Green tea has been shown through studies to contain antioxidants, polyphenols, theanine as well as many vitamins and minerals. In fact it even has more polyphenols and antioxidants than a serving of spinach, broccoli, carrots and strawberries.
Recent research into green tea has also shown its many health benefits. Perhaps a health benefit that many know about is the ability of green tea to prolong life and prevent disease. When you consider some of the other specific health benefits of green tea you will want to start adding a cup to your diet every day.
A known cause of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases is the damage done to the vascular system from high blood pressure. Green tea has been proven to be an effective way of lowering blood pressure.
For diabetic individuals green tea can help lower blood glucose levels. If diabetes continues its process for too long it will damage the vascular system which can lead to such diseases as arteriosclerosis and retinal hemorrhages.
When oxygen becomes a free radical in the body it can corrode cell membranes, this in turn damages DNA and the fats. This damage leads to diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Vitamins E and C are antioxidants that promote longer life and both of these vitamins are abundant in green tea.
For both children and adults, green tea has natural fluorine which can help reduce cavities. Fluorine has been proven in scientific studies to prevent cavities and help strengthen teeth. Oral health is a great way to maintain overall health.
Cholesterol comes in both good and bad forms. LDL is the bad form of cholesterol which can lead to atherosclerosis when it accumulates. The catechin in green tea helps to reduce the buildup of bad cholesterol.
When you take green tea caffeine in the proper proportions it will help stimulate all the organs in your body in addition to your brain which will help refresh your body. It also contains a small amount of caffeine in each serving that can help to stimulate the skeletal muscles and make muscular contractions smoother.
Consumption of green tea can help treat diarrhea and kill the bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Many forms of bacteria that are bad for our bodies are sterilized with green tea.
[...] Green tea is made when the tea leaves are oxidized in a minimal manner and then left to dry in the sun. The colors can be achieved naturally and this will take more time than the regular tea making process. [...]
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