For this placebo-controlled study, researchers in Japan assessed its value for younger adults. The study results were published in Science Direct. Taiyo International has highlighted a recently published human study, which found matcha may help to ease mild stress-related cognitive decline and improves reaction time in young adults.
“Matcha powder is a wholesome nutritious ingredient. When treated with care, matcha is a rich source of polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, fibers, chlorophyll and L-theanine,” said Derek Timm, Taiyo International’s Functional Ingredient Technology Expert.