Green tea, the mystical light coloured concoction has captured the fancy of the world and has become extremely popular in recent times.
There are several health benefits of green tea. It is rich in catechins polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant. It inhibits the growth of cancer cells and kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It is also effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots.
Health Benefits of Green Tea
- Fights all kinds of cancer including Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Prostrate cancer, Bladder cancer, Colorectal cancer, Esophageal cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Skin cancer and Stomach cancer
- Helps dieters to lose weight
- Effective remedy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Lowers LDL cholesterol levels
- Reduces high blood pressure
- Increases metabolic rate
- Good for inflammatory bowel disease
- Prevents tooth decay and kills the bacteria that causes dental plaque. It also prevents bad breath
- Used in many skin preparations – from deodorants to creams
- Good for diabetic people as it lowers blood sugar
- Good for Alzheimer’s disease
- Prevents heart disease
- Slows the aging process. Promotes good health and makes you look younger
- Fights viruses and improves overall health. It helps in curing infections
- Boosts the immune system because of high concentration of polyphenols and flavenoids
- Inhibits the unnatural formation of blood clots, thus preventing heart attacks and stroke
- Enhances mental alertness
- Lowers chances of cognitive impairment
- Lowers stress hormone levels
- Good for Atherosclerosis
Harmful Effects of Green Tea
The only negative effect of green tea is insomnia because it contains caffeine. You may or may not want to have caffeine in your body. But green tea contains substantially lower caffeine than coffee and other teas.
How much Green Tea is good for you ?
According to some health researchers, 3 to 4 cups of green tea is more than enough. You can also eat Green Tea Capsules which contain doses of EGCG.
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