The last decade is a testimony to the resurgence of green tea as a beverage worldwide. Everyone concerned with health seems to be taking the benefits of green tea all too seriously. They can’t be blamed because there could be no better and healthier truth.
Drinking tea is ingrained in the history and culture of Chinese. Such is what is gathered based on the recorded history of the Chinese about 3000 to 5000 years ago. That was when they have started drinking green tea. It has reached the rest of the world only much recently. What is important is that the benefits of green tea are finally here for everyone.
One frequently asked question is what is active ingredient of green tea that makes it a health drink. Green tea has catechin polyphenols or specifically epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). To support and validate claims many scientific investigations on effects of green tea have been conducted. These studies yielded results substantiating the claims made.
What are those results that support the claims benefits of green tea to human health?
*Cancer cells can be suppressed or can be killed by EGCG.
*It is also capable of lowering unhealthy cholesterol or Low density Lipids (LDL) thus preventing ailments related to it such as heart diseases, coronary attacks and hypertension.
*It has anti-bacterial, analgesic and anti-inflammatory capacities. Hence, it can relieve pain ward off infection, tooth decay, acne and rheumatoid arthritis among others.
*EGCG is known as a potent anti-oxidant. It can therefore slow down aging, heighten immune system, and prevent wrinkles among others.
*The neuro-protective properties of EGCG can protect the neurons in the brain and spinal cord against neuronal disorders like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Over and above the anti-inflammatory property of EGCG, it has also flavonoid that protect brain and spinal cells from neuronal injuries as well as an enzyme that blocks a protein that cause nerve damage.
It can also lead to an proficient fat usage and faster metabolism resulting to weight loss. Green tea reduces cholesterol absorption by facilitating its efficient elimination.
They are unbelievably true. Loving yourself means caring for your health and that can be shown by drinking your tea today.
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