What makes Green Tea so Special?
The secret of green tea lies in the fact that is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularlly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol level, and inhibiting abnormal formation of blood clots.The latter takes on added importance when you consider that thrombosis (the formation of blood clots) is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.
Other benefits
New evidence is emerging that green tea can even help dieters
.Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay!Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that causes dental plaque. Meanwhile,skin preperations containing green tea -from deodorant to creams- are starting to appear on the market.
Harmful Effects
To date, the only negative side effect reported from drinking green tea is insomnia due to the fact that it contains caffeine. However, green tea contains less caffeine than coffee: there are approximately 30 to 60mg. of caffeine in 6-8 ounces of tea, compared to over 100mg. in 8 ounces of coffee.
GREEN TEA=is tea made solely with the leaves of Camillia sinensis that have undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures in Asia from Japan and South Korea to the Middle East. Recently, it has more become widespread in the West, were black tea is traditionally consumed. Many vareities of green tea have been created in countries were it is grown. This varieties can differ substantially due to varaible growing conditions, processing, and harvesting time.
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