Eleven Benefits of Green Tea

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Eleven Benefits of Green Tea

By David Chandler

 

Green tea is known to provide 10-40mg of polyphenols

and has antioxidant activity greater than a serving of spinach, broccoli,

carrots, or strawberries. Studies show that green tea contains antioxidants, polyphenols, theanine, as well as

a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Green tea is definitely good for your

body.

Enhances Health

Tea is known for its incredible power to prolong life. In recent

research into green tea, results show its power in preventing disease as well.

Prevents Cancer

The death rate from cancer is known to be significantly lower

for both women & men in Japan. Why is this you may ask? As much

as 5-6 cups daily are consumed in areas that produce green tea, making it the

main beverage to drink. This suggests that the main ingredients of green tea

(tannin, catechin); in sufficient amounts lower the

standard mortality rates for stomach cancer.

Restricts Blood Cholesterol

There are two types of cholesterol, one is " bad "

cholesterol (LDL), and heavy accumulation of these in tissues can lead to

atherosclerosis. The other is good cholesterol (HDL) that prevents accumulation

of excessive " bad " cholesterol. It has been proven and demonstrated

that green tea catechin restricts the excessive

buildup of cholesterol.

Controls High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a serious burden on the vascular system

and is known to cause heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.

Green tea is known for lowering blood pressure.

Lowers Blood Sugar

Green teas given to diabetes patients cause a decrease in the

blood glucose levels. Green Tea has the capability of lowering blood sugar. The

sugars and carbohydrates in our food are digested mainly in the duodenum, where

it is converted to glucose and then absorbed into the blood stream.

The agent that regulates the intake of blood sugar into tissues

is insulin. Diabetes is characterized by lack of insulin or not the body not

using insulin properly, which does not allow proper absorption of glucose into

tissues and leads to a high blood sugar level that must eventually be excreted

into urine. If this high concentration of blood sugar continues for a long

period, it will affect the vascular system and cause serious diseases including

arteriosclerosis and retinal hemorrhages.

Suppresses Aging

Oxygen plays a key role in metabolism, but can also be an

unhealthful agent. As a free radical, oxygen in the body can corrode cell

membranes, which will damage DNA and the fats. This then leads to diseases such

as cancer, cardio-vascular disease and diabetes. Lipid peroxide created by fats

combined with oxygen tends to build up in the body and create aging.

Consumption of antioxidants such as vitamins E and C promises

longer life, and we already know that green teas are rich in those two

vitamins.

Refreshes the Body

Green tea caffeine taken in proper quantity stimulates every

organ in the body and clears your mind. The small amount of caffeine (about 9

mgs of caffeine) present in a normal serving of green tea can stimulate the

skeletal muscles and smooth the progress of muscular contraction.

Deters Food Poisoning

It has long been known that green tea has the ability to kill

bacteria and is known to deter food poisoning. Treating

diarrhea with consumption of strong green tea. Green tea is a powerful

sterilizing instrument for all sorts of bacteria that cause food poisoning.

Prevents and Treats Skin Disease

Soaking in green tea has been successful as a treatment for

athlete's foot. Bedsores and skin disease can be prevented or healed by using a

green tea bath.

Stops Cavities

Green tea contains natural fluorine and is thought to aid in the

reduction of cavities in schoolchildren. It has been known for some time that

small amounts of fluorine can strengthen teeth and help prevent cavities.

Fights Viruses

Green tea catechin and theaflavin, which are both present in black tea, have a

strong effect on the flu virus. It is also thought that the anti viral

capability of green tea catechin may have some

beneficial effect on the AIDS virus. Additional Information

· Green Tea drinkers appear to enjoy better health.

· Catechin is 100 times more potent

than vitamin C and 25 times more potent than vitamin E.

· Green Tea drinkers have half the risk of fatal heart attacks.

Compounds in the tea called flavonoids stop blood

platelets from forming clots, much like aspirin does.

 

For more information, visit http://www.TeaInfoCenter.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/

 

 

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