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
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.
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