Green Teas Benefits

Green tea has been used in Chinese medicine for more than 5,000 years. It has many benefits including use as a medicinal alternative to remedy many ailments. The West is only just discovering its many benefits.

A 1994 study found that green tea reduces the risk of cancer, particularly esophageal cancer in men and women. It also reduces cholesterol levels in the body, preventing heart problems and high blood pressure.

Green tea contains polyphenols and catechin. Both these substances help keep the body healthy, fight off infections and prevent rheumatoid arthritis. What really sets green tea apart from other teas is its epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) content. This antioxidant effectively inhibits and kills cancer cells. Green tea is thus effective in preventing cancer. By lowering blood cholesterol levels, it also reduces the chances of stroke and heart attacks as we age. This is why the Japanese, who drink a lot of green tea, have low incidence of heart disease even though 60 percent of the Japanese population smokes cigarettes.

Green tea also flushes out toxins from the body and is effective in colon cleansing. Drinking two to three cups of green tea each day keeps the colon cleansed and detoxified.

Green tea is helpful in controlling weight and is popular among dieters. It is a great alternative to coffee for it increases body metabolism and stimulates the mind, without extra calories and with only minimal caffeine content.

If you want to live a healthy life, start with a cup of green tea today.

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