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.
About The Author
David Chandler
For more information, visit these sites: http://www.GreenteaInfoCenter.com
or http://www.TeaInfoCenter.com.
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