 |  | |  | | Green TeaScientific Name: Camellia SinensisGreen Tea InformationGreen tea is one of many teas consumed around the world today, but the only one widely known for its health benefits. Green tea is made from unfermented leaves and is reputed to contain the highest concentration of polyphenols, chemicals that act as powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances that scavenge free radicals -- damaging compounds in the body that alter cell membranes, tamper with DNA (genetic material), and even cause cell death. Antioxidants such as polyphenols in green tea can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.
In traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, green tea has been used as a stimulant, diuretic (to promote the excretion of urine), astringent (to control bleeding and help heal wounds), and to improve heart health. Other traditional uses of green tea include treating flatulence, regulating body temperature and blood sugar, promoting digestion, and improving mental processes.Green Tea Benefits- May boost metabolism and help burn fat
- Antioxidant properties of green tea may help prevent atherosclerosis, particularly coronary artery disease
- Ability to lower total cholesterol and raise HDL ("good") cholesterol
- Polyphenols, an active substance in green tea, is believed to help kill cancerous cells and stop its progression.
- Polyphenols in green tea inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells
- Green tea extracts prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells in test tubes
- EGCG and other green tea polyphenols have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties that may help prevent the onset and growth of skin tumors
- May help reduce inflammation associated with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, the two types of IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
- May help regulate glucose in the body
- Protects the liver from the damaging effects of toxic substances such as alcohol
Green Tea Nutrient ContentThe healthful properties of green tea are largely attributed to polyphenols, chemicals with potent antioxidant properties. In fact, the antioxidant effects of polyphenols appear to be greater than vitamin C. The polyphenols in green tea also give it its somewhat bitter flavor.
Polyphenols contained in teas are classified as catechins. Green tea contains six primary catechin compounds: catechin, gallaogatechin, epicatechin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate, and apigallocatechin gallate (also known as EGCG). EGCG is considered to be the most active component in green tea and is the best researchered of all the green tea polyphenols. Green tea contains roughly 30% to 40% polyphenols and black tea contains only 3% to 10% polyphenols.
Green tea also contains alkaloids including caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline. These alkaloids provide green tea's stimulant effects.Green Tea NotesThe Dietary Supplements Information Bureau recommends a daily dosage of 250-500 mg of standardized extract for optimal health.Green Tea Products| Brand & Product Name | | Description | | Retail
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