Wednesday, 8 April 2015

Green Tea - The Healthiest drink



Green tea has been used as a medicine for thousands of years, originating in China but widely used throughout Asia . green tea is considered one of the world's healthiest drink and contains one of the highest amount of antioxidants of any tea. green tea is the best food source  of group called catechins . in test tubes, catechins are more poerful than vitamins C and E in halting oxidative damage to cells and appear to have other disease - fightening properties. 


Helps to prevent multiple cancers : natural phytochemicals in tea are thought to provide its anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic effects. studies have found an association between consuming green tea and reduced risk for saveral cancers including skin , breast , lung , colon , esophageal , prostate and bladder. polyphenols in green tea have been shown to decrease tumor growth , high levels of polyphenols in tea that help kill cancerous cells and stop them from growing , however the exact mechanism by which tea interacts with cancerous cells is unknown.

reduces risk for heart disease : a study in 2006 published in the journal of the american medical asssociation concluded that green tea consumption is associated with reduced mortality due to all causes , including cardiovascular disease. regular consumption of green tea reduced risk for heart disease and maintains a healthy circulatory system. the antioxidants in green tea help block the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol , increases HDL (good) cholesterol and improve artery function.

Helps to prevent Diabetes : studies shows that green tea can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels. a study shows that those who drank the most green tea has  42% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial : Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. inhibit growth of  bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections, dental caries and other dental conditions . prevents bad breath and reduces plaque and bacteria in your mouth.

Gives healthy skin : Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)  is the most studied and bioactive polyphenol in tea and has been shown to be the most effective at elliminating free radicals. free radicals are believed to contribute to the initiation and progression of many degenerative disease  such as heart disease , cancer and macular degeneration  and many also contribute to the ageing process. consumption of green tea increases antioxidant level in the blood which helps to fight angainst free redicals and mantain healthy skin and healthy bod

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s :  It is said to delay the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies carried out on mice showed that green tea protected brain cells from dying and restored damaged brain cells. green tea compounds, L-theanine and caffeine, can significantly boost levels of attention and alertness and prevents dementia.

Help weight loss and increase metabolism : green tea has many ingredients in it such as caffeine  theobromine , saponins , theophylline , vitamins and epigallocatechin which are all great for your body. the compound epigallocatechin  (EGCG) boosts your metabolic rate and reduces your appetite. all these compounds lead to thermo - genesis which increases heat in the body in turn increasing your metabolic rate  which helps to reduce weight.

Depression. Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. It is this substance that is thought to provide a relaxing and tranquilizing effect and be a great benefit to tea drinkers.
many other health banifits of green tea are , it helps to detoxify your body , fights UTI , releive allergies , prevents food poisoning  and reduces puffiness under the eyes and helps to reduce the stress.

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