Green tea is touted to be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet.

It’s loaded with antioxidants that have many health benefits, which may include:

• improved brain function
• fat loss
• protecting against cancer
• lowering the risk of heart disease

There may be even more potential health benefits.

Here are 10 possible health benefits of green tea.

1. Contains healthy bioactive compounds

2. May improve brain function

3. Increases fat burning

4. Antioxidants may lower the risk of some cancers

5. May protect the brain from aging

6. May reduce bad breath

7. May help prevent type 2 diabetes

8. May help prevent cardiovascular disease

9. May help you lose weight

10. May help you live longer