Related Story<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\nAs for what\u2019s actually in matcha that could be causing this effect, researchers point to its high concentration of bioactive compounds, like amino acids (including L-theanine), which have already been linked to anti-inflammatory and calming properties. The exact compound responsible for this effect hasn\u2019t been isolated yet, but the working theory is that it influences how sensory signals are processed between the nose and the brain.<\/p>\n
Before you start treating your seasonal allergies with iced matcha lattes, there are a few important caveats.<\/p>\n
This study was conducted in mice, not humans, and the amount of matcha used was much higher than what you\u2019d typically consume in a standard drink. Researchers are clear that more studies, especially in humans, are needed before this becomes an official recommendation.<\/p>\n
Still, it points to something interesting: Food and beverage ingredients affecting not just how our bodies react, but how our brains interpret those reactions.<\/p>\n
At the very least, it adds another layer to matcha\u2019s already long list of supposed benefits.<\/p>\n
Best-case scenario, your daily matcha might be doing a little more than just giving you a steady caffeine boost. Worst case, you\u2019re still sneezing, but now you have something to sip while you deal with it.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n
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