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Tea & Health

An ancient Chinese proverb that gives tribute to the health and medicinal benefits of green tea that the Chinese have adhered to for at least 4,000 years and which only until recently have gained awareness in the west and other parts of Asia including the Philippines.

Extensive scientific research by US universities including the University of California and Cleveland Western Reserve University attest to the numerous health benefits of drinking green tea.

Benefits of Green Tea

Green Tea contains polyphenols are often collectively referred to as catechins. Being Powerful antioxidants, catechins have been shown in recent studies to fight viruses, slow aging, and have a beneficial effect on health.

An example is Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant found in green tea. EGCG is at least 100 more times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E at protecting cells and DNA from damage believed to be linked to cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses. This antioxidant has twice the benefits of resveratrol, found in red wine.

  • Reduces High Blood Pressure

    Drinking green tea represses angiotensin II which leads to high blood pressure.

  • Lowers blood Sugar

    Green tea polyphenols and polysaccharides are effective in lowering blood sugar.

  • Helps Prevent Cancer

    There have been many studies that have shown that green tea catechins are effective at preventing cancer.

  • Burns Fat, Lowers Cholesterol and Increases Energy Expenditure

    Green tea also causes carbohydrates to be released slowly, preventing sharp increases in blood-insulin levels. This promotes the burning of fat.

  • Can Facilitate Weight Loss by Affecting Glucose

    Weight is gained as excess sugars and fats are stored in the body as fat cells. Green tea catechins can help prevent obesity by inhibiting the movement of glucose in fat cells. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has been found to be especially effective. There is now good evidence that green tea catechins are related to reductions in body fat.

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Harmful Effects?

The only negative side effect we heard from drinking green tea is insomnia since it contains caffeine. But, the good news is, comparing tea and coffee, tea contains half the caffeine of coffee (for the same amount).