The Health Benefits of Green Tea
April 27, 2010 by Jason Kam
Filed under Supplements
We all know we need to drink lots of water for health. For even more health, we can add green tea (and it counts in our daily fluid intake). Green Tea is not only good but it is good for you. It is well known to enhance health. Green tea has been used to help health for centuries.
Although Green tea has some caffeine (less than regular tea and not enough to keep most people awake at night), it helps maintain good blood pressure. Green Tea is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant. Green Tea has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots.
So how much Green Tea is enough? Well it seems hard to drink too much (although you might spend too much time in the bathroom). Most studies on the efficacy of Green Tea suggest 2 cups per day is all you need.
Green tea can also help to optimize the health of your teeth and mouth. The nutrients in tea, especially green tea, are partially absorbed through the soft tissue of the mouth, and attached to every surface, including the teeth. This helps to keep teeth clean and healthy, and can even help to strengthen tooth enamel. Studies have shown that consuming green tea enhanced dental health and tooth integrity. When it comes to a healthy mouth, tea consumption appears to have great potential.
Green tea supports organ health – for many of the organs. It is known to help the heart but is particularly good for the kidneys. The phytonutrients in the tea help organs.
There are many additional benefits to consuming green tea as part of a healthy diet. It enhances the body’s antioxidant defense, support a healthy cardiovascular system, promote fat-burning, support the immune system, and so much more. There can be no doubt- for good health and healthy aging; green tea is one of your strongest allies.
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