THE BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF Green Tea

INGREDIENTS-A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH

Following new scientific developments, research into the health effects of green tea has advanced significantly. Studies have shown that green tea is made of several main components that contribute to its character: catechins (texture), caffeine (bitterness), and theanine (flavor), as well as various vitamins and minerals. Present in large quantities of green tea, catechins (including EGCG) are a type of polyphenol that is also a component of red wine. Catechins also give green tea its signature texture, and as a potent antioxidant, hinders dangerous free radicals in the body. Caffeine gives green tea its bitter taste, while increasing alertness, and relieving fatigue. Theanine, an amino acid, gives green tea its taste and acts as a mild relaxant. Theanine helps to relieve the jittery effect that caffeine can sometimes produce in sensitive individuals. This makes it a great alternative to coffee which not only has higher levels of caffeine, but does not contain theanine to regulate the unpleasant physical side effects. These are the main research properties included in green tea. Green tea contains a well-balanced mix of these ingredients.

CATECHIN

• Anti-tumorigenesis
• Antioxidant effect
• Inhibition of hypertension
• Anti-hypercholestolemia
• Hypoglycemic effect
• Strengthens capillaries
• Maintains elasticity of the skin
• Antimicrobial activity
• Prevention of halitosis
• Radical scavenging effect*

*Free radicals wreak havoc on normal cells in the human body, causing more rapid aging, as well as abnormal cell growth that can lead to cancer. Antioxidants, like the catechins in green tea, fight free radicals and help to prevent cancer as well as promote more graceful aging.

CAFFEINE

• Promotion of wakefulness
• Eases fatigue and sleeplessness
• Diuretic effect

THEANINE (AMINO ACID)

• Antagonistic effect against convulsive action of caffeine
  (no jittery side effects)
• Promotion of a physical sensation of relaxation
• Inhibition of hypertension
• Improvement of brain function

CAROTENE

• Anti-carcinogenicity

Y-AMINO BUTYRIC ACID

• Inhibition of hypertension

FLAVONOIDS

• Strengthening of blood vessels
• Prevention of halitosis

VITAMIN C

• Antioxidant effect
• Prevention of flu
• Health maintenance of skin and mucous membranes
• Radical scavenging effect

POLYSACCHARIDES

• Hypoglycemic effect

VITAMIN E

• Antioxidant effect
• Health maintenance of cells
• Radical scavenging effect

ZINC

• Supports immune system
• Fights colds and influenza
• Maintains taste, vision and smell

FLUORIDE

• Prevention of cavities

CALCIUM

• Strengthening and growth of bones
• Prevention of osteoporosis
• Alleviation of arthritis symptoms

SAPONINS

• Anti-fungal activity
• Anti-inflammation
• Antiallergenic activity
• Anti-obesity

THE SUPER POWERS OF GREEN TEA

For a long time, Japanese people have consumed green tea to accompany their cuisine, which relies heavily on seafood. It is said that Japanese people have naturally understood the protective properties of drinking green tea while eating sushi. The anti-bacterial properties of green tea catechins have now been scientifically demonstrated. It has been announced at academic conferences throughout the world that green tea helps prevent cancer. In the United States, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is conducting research into green tea's cancer inhibiting properties, and the results of this research should be revealed in the near future. Focusing on the properties of green tea, science is gradually proving the knowledge of our ancestors regarding the medicinal properties of tea.

Caution:

• Children should not drink green tea as there are no studies on its pediatric use.
• Sometimes green tea may cross-interact with medications like adenosine, benzodiazepines, and birth control pills.
• If you suffer from liver, kidney, or heart problems or hypertension, talk to your health practitioner before you drink green tea.
• Drinking more than 5 cups of green tea a day may lead to more risks rather than benefits.