Tea consumption has its legendary origins in China dating back to more than 4,000 years ago, making it the oldest herbal tea known. Green tea was first brewed in 2737 BC during the reign of Emperor Shennong. Green tea originated in China, but it has become associated with many cultures throughout Asia. Green tea has recently become relatively widespread in the West where black tea has been the traditionally consumed tea. Green tea has become the raw material for extracts used in various beverages, dietary supplements and cosmetic items. Many varieties of green tea have been created in the countries where it is grown. (Excerpts from "Green Tea" - Wikipedia).
I recently read a good article titled "Green tea health benefits examined" in Medical News Today (see second link) by Megan Ware, RDN, LD, registered dietitian and nutritionist.
Some excerpts from this Megan's article:
"Green tea, native to China and India, has been consumed and hailed for its health benefits for centuries globally, but has only recently gained popularity in the US... Green tea is made from un-oxidized leaves and is one of the less processed types of tea (with white tea the least) and therefore contains one of the most antioxidants and beneficial polyphenols.
Green tea was used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to control bleeding and heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health and regulate body temperature.4 Recent studies have shown green tea can potentially have positive effects on everything from weight loss to liver disorders to type 2 diabetes.
Green tea is considered one of the world's healthiest drinks and contains one of the highest amount of antioxidants of any tea. The natural chemicals called polyphenols in tea are what are thought to provide its anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic effects."
Recent developments on the benefits of green tea from MNT news: (Taken from the second news link)
- Green tea may reduce stroke risk.
- Green tea may help fight prostate cancer.
- Green tea may boost our working memory.
- Green tea component upsets cancer cell metabolism.
A related article Kris Gunnars by lists "10 Proven Benefits of Green Tea".
(See third link for the full article). I have given some excerpts from Kris' research article below.
When I last visited Tunisia, I was served fresh green tea with mint leaves on the top. It was very delicious. I plan to visit Tunisia in 2015. In India and China, it is common to serve green tea with a hint of honey or lemon.
Your views on the benefits of green tea are welcome! - Sundar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_tea
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269538.php
http://authoritynutrition.com/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea/
Research from Harvard Medical school and WebMD on benefits of Green tea:
Tea is considered the most consumed beverage in the world behind water, however 78% of the tea consumed worldwide is black and only about 20% is green.
Green tea is made from un-oxidized leaves and is one of the less processed types of tea (with white tea the least) and therefore contains one of the most antioxidants and beneficial polyphenols.
Tea's health benefits are largely due to its high content of flavonoids — plant-derived compounds that are antioxidants. Green tea is the best food source of a group called catechins. In test tubes, catechins are more powerful than vitamins C and E in halting oxidative damage to cells and appear to have other disease-fighting properties.
Studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder.
Additional benefits for regular consumers of green and black teas include a reduced risk for heart disease. The antioxidants in green, black, and oolong teas can help block the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol, increase HDL (good) cholesterol and improve artery function.
http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/benefit_of_drinking_green_tea
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea
Research from Harvard Medical school and WebMD on benefits of Green tea:
Tea is considered the most consumed beverage in the world behind water, however 78% of the tea consumed worldwide is black and only about 20% is green.
Green tea is made from un-oxidized leaves and is one of the less processed types of tea (with white tea the least) and therefore contains one of the most antioxidants and beneficial polyphenols.
Tea's health benefits are largely due to its high content of flavonoids — plant-derived compounds that are antioxidants. Green tea is the best food source of a group called catechins. In test tubes, catechins are more powerful than vitamins C and E in halting oxidative damage to cells and appear to have other disease-fighting properties.
Studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder.
Additional benefits for regular consumers of green and black teas include a reduced risk for heart disease. The antioxidants in green, black, and oolong teas can help block the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol, increase HDL (good) cholesterol and improve artery function.
http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/benefit_of_drinking_green_tea
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea
Dear @Sundarapandian, The following article mentions the medical benefits of green tea: "Medicinal Benefits of Green Tea: Part I. Review of Noncancer Health Benefits",
Raymond Cooper, D. James Morré, and Dorothy M. Morré. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. June 2005, 11(3): 521-528. doi:10.1089/acm.2005.11.521. in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, see the details at the link:
http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2005.11.521
Tea, in the form of green or black tea, is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Extracts of tea leaves also are sold as dietary supplements. However, with the increasing interest in the health properties of tea and a significant rise in scientific investigation, this review covers recent findings on the medicinal properties and noncancer health benefits of both green and black tea. In Part II, a review of anticancer properties of green tea extracts is presented. Green tea contains a unique set of catechins that possess biological activity in antioxidant, anti-angiogenesis, and antiproliferative assays potentially relevant to the prevention and treatment of various forms of cancer. Although there has been much focus on the biological properties of the major tea catechin epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) and its antitumor properties, tea offers other health benefits; some due to the presence of other important constituents. Characteristics unrelated to the antioxidant properties of green and black teas may be responsible for tea’s anticancer activity and improvement in cardiac health and atherosclerosis. Theanine in green tea may play a role in reducing stress. Oxidized catechins (theaflavins in black tea) may reduce cholesterol levels in blood. Synergistic properties of green tea extracts with other sources of polyphenolic constituents are increasingly recognized as being potentially important to the medicinal benefits of black and green teas. Furthermore, due to presumed antioxidant and antiaging properties, tea is now finding its way into topical preparations. Each of these aspects is surveyed.
Hello sir.. It is a very intresting question n indeed cery useful answer by Behrouz..
I was just knowing about anti oxident properties of it..
Very much informative.. Thank you both..
Here’s a list of some of its amazing benefits — benefits that you may not have been aware of. Some of these benefits are still being debated, so please do your own research if you want to use green tea for medicinal purposes.
1- Weight Loss. Green tea increases the metabolism. The polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories.
2- Diabetes. Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose levels slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage.
3- Heart Disease. Scientists think, green tea works on the lining of blood vessels, helping keep them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in blood pressure. It may also protect against the formation of clots, which are the primary cause of heart attacks.
4- Esophageal Cancer. It can reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, but it is also widely thought to kill cancer cells in general without damaging the healthy tissue around them.
5- Cholesterol. Green tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.
6- 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.
7- Tooth Decay. Studies suggests that the chemical antioxidant “catechin” in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections, dental caries and other dental conditions
8- Blood Pressure. Regular consumption of green tea is thought to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
9- 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.
10- Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial. Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. In some studies green tea has been shown to inhibit the spread of many diseases.
11- Skincare. Green tea can apparently also help with wrinkles and the signs of aging, This is because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Both animal and human studies have demonstrated that green tea applied topically can reduce sun damage.
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-of-green-tea-that-you-didnt-know-about.html
Health benefits of tea are largely due to its high flavonoid content that are antioxidants. Green tea is the best food source of a phytochemical group called catechins. Experimentally, catechins are found more powerful than vitamins C and E in halting oxidative damage to cells and appear to have other disease-fighting properties. Studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder. Additional benefits for regular consumers of green teas include a reduced risk for heart disease. The antioxidants in green teas can help block the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol, increase HDL (good) cholesterol and improve artery function. A study published recently in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed a 46%-65% reduction in hypertension risk in regular consumers of green tea, compared to non-consumers. One can find lots of literature and research reports on web.
This is a great question! A very good question for this time of year in this region where a cup of tea provides welcome relief from the Acrtic air that visits us from time to time during the winter months.
In addition to the excellent answers already given by @Behrouz Ahmadi-Nedushan, @Abedallah M Rababah and @Dhara Chavda, there are a few other things that conjure up the extraordinary benefits of this gift from nature.
The science and huge range of benefits of green tea is given in
R. Pastore, Green & white tea max [mix?]: A closer look at the benefits of green and white tea, 2005:
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_are_the_benefits_of_Green_Tea
The same plant yields white, green and black tea, namely, Camellia Sinensis (p. 2). Green tea is produced by lightly steaming the fresh cut leaves. Green tea is very high in polyphenols with potent antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. So drinking green tea periodically is a good habit to cultivate not only for health reasons but also for social reasons.
It is a pleasant experience to share a cup of tea with someone. A cup of tea is likened to the wine that Socrates mentions a good way to stimulate good conversation.
Apart from many brands of Green Tea and Black Tea (called Red Tea in China), there are also Puer Tea and Woolong Tea, which have gained popularity in recent years.
A rare kind is White Tea.
Without doubt, drinking tea is good for our general health. Much has already been written about the benefits of its principle psychoactive stimulant, caffeine, on mental function, alertness and attention. There are many popular beverages containing extracts from tea leaves that are marketed with claims that these drinks will help you to focus or concentrate better. Paradoxically, other beverages containing identical tea extracts claim that they have relaxing. This seems contradictory. How is it possible that drinking tea can stimulate the mind, improve focus and provide mental energy and simultaneously induce relaxation and calm?
It's due to the presence of the chemical theanine that is found in tea. The combined actions of theanine and caffeine are responsible for the complex and pleasant effects of tea upon the brain. Caffeine, as all coffee drinkers are well aware, is a mental stimulant. Theanine is the anti-stimulant. Theanine looks very much like a brain chemical called glutamate. Glutamate produces excitation and is responsible for allowing us to form new memories; glutamate is also responsible for the death of neurons associated with many diseases of aging, such as Alzheimer's disease.
Dear Sundarapandian ,
Green tea has been used as a medicine for thousands of years, originating in China but broadly used throughout Asia. In my country (Jordan), the majority of people use this kind of tea to lose weight. It is scientifically known that the poly-phenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories.
Dear Jeanan - thanks for a great reply, but there is no contradiction in how many brands advertise tea in different manners. Marketing and promotion are virtually done in every walk of our lives.
Hot tea == Energizing.. (In India, some ginger or cardamom are used for flavour).
Iced tea == Relaxing.. (In India, iced tea is served with a lime slice)
In USA, different types of tea are sold - and many of them may not even have tea leaves, and the word 'tea' is used in a loose manner. Some of the tea-brands I liked in USA are "Peppermint Tea" or "Mint Tea", "Jasmine Tea", etc. I once tried some British flavoured tea like "English Breakfast Tea" and "Earl Grey Tea". In India, "Assam tea" is very strong tea, but "Darjeeling tea" is very mild tea. I prefer to take 'green tea' which is sold in 'leaves' form in the market. We boil hot water with green tea leaves, and after boil, filter the leaves and take the hot green tea with mild sugar for best taste.
Dear @Sundar, many good answers have been already given on benefits of green tea. I do use green tea as a stress reliever, especially in the evening.
Over 1.000 matching publications were found in Research Gate publications database. Link is attached!
I was not aware of so many good things regarding green tea! Amazing!
https://www.researchgate.net/publicliterature.PublicLiterature.search.html?type=keyword&search-keyword=green+tea
Green tea has a whole host of health benefits. Based on the studies, It -
Helps burn fat
Protects against heart disease
Lower blood pressure
Help protect against diabetes
Help prevent food poisoning
Can prevent bad breath
Protects against hepatitis
Can protect against cancer
Can help prevent arthritis
Improves immunity
Can protect against Alzheimer's disease
Can help fight allergies
Natural antioxidants in the tea help block the growth of skin cancer cells.
Green tea helps your digestion - this is well-known in China, India and Sri Lanka.
If you have an upset stomach, avoid all food for some time and take a cup of green tea without sugar (for best effect). After a few hours, your stomach will be all right, and slowly you can resume your normal diet.
Excerpts from a recent article in an Indian news daily (see link):
Drink up: 12 benefits of green tea we bet you didn't know!
http://www.hindustantimes.com/health-and-fitness/drink-up-12-benefits-of-green-tea-we-bet-you-didn-t-know/story-GWvo9hwJkeJVzag9KYfAhO.html
Green tea has long been considered a beverage with many health benefits. Matcha green tea however is a super strength version that is around 10 times more nutritionally dense than regular green tea.
http://www.healthambition.com/matcha-green-tea-benefits-better-health/
Green tea is approximately 20% to 45% polyphenols by weight, of which 60% to 80% are catechins such as Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most studied and bioactive polyphenol in tea and has been shown to be the most effective at eliminating free radicals.These catechins are antioxidants that are said to possibly help with fighting and preventing cell damage. Though, there are little known side effects or contraindications to drinking green tea. However, those with severe caffeine sensitivities could experience insomnia, anxiety, irritability, nausea or upset stomach. Due to its Vit K content, green tea should be taken with caution by those who are taking anticoagulant drugs. If taken with stimulant drugs, green tea could possibly increase blood pressure and heart rate.
Dear Dr. Sundarapandian Vaidyanathan
Green tea made from leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis is considered one of the world's healthiest drinks and contains one of the highest amounts of antioxidants of any tea. Green tea is approximately 20-45 percent polyphenols by weight, of which 60-80 percent are catechins such as EGCG. There are numerous health benefits of green tea. It boosts the immune system of the body, acts as skin toner, helps in reducing dark circles and puffy eyes, stimulates hair growth, improves the functioning of liver, helps in reduction and maintenance of body weight, enhances brain's cognitive function, reduces risk of stroke, prevents cancer, improves heart health, lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, improves bone health, lowers cholesterol, improves dental health, avoids the risks of neurodegenerative disorders and delays ageing.
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Regards
Sundarapandian Vaidyanathan ,
Thanks for the issue raising and your timely research. I think still more researches are required as there are many debates about the scientific assessment and business(?) for the same. Not tea only , green treatment (Homeopathy ) is another issue for the modern world with its lots of debating within the scientists. I think of course there are some benefits from the green tea with many scientific proofs.
Thanks
Green tea is one of the hardest working beverages with a huge range of impressive, research-backed health benefits. Consumption of green tea is associated with weight loss, combat some of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease by reducing levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, boost brain’s cognitive functions, particularly working memory, lower risk of developing breast cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer and reduces risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The green tea has protective antioxidants (polyphenols), and have benefits for heart, prevent blood vessel plaque, reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and it contains caffeine (a brain stimulant).
Serbian scientists have done this research.
Morphological and morphometric study of protective effect of green tea in gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats.
Regenerative potential of green tea after renal injury induced by gentamicin could be explained through the decrease of oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation. Green tea is a natural antioxidant, with many health promoting effects, widely available and in accordance to that affordable. Because of the established habits, people largely consume it as a beverage. It could be beneficial in the reduction of oxidative stress and changes caused by it primarily in renal tubules and interstitium...
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Green tea consumption is linked to the prevention of many types of cancer including lung, breast, prostate, colon, and stomach cancers. According to epidemiological studies, cancer rates in countries such as China and Japan (where green tea is consumed in large quantities) are significantly lower compared to those countries where green tea is consumed in less quantities.
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Green tea is including large amounts of a catechin called EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate). Catechins are natural antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and provide other benefits.
These substances can reduce the formation of free radicals in the body, protecting cells and molecules from damage. These free radicals are known to play a role in aging and all sorts of diseases.
EGCG is one of the most powerful compounds in green tea. It has been studied to treat various diseases and may be one of the main reasons green tea has such powerful medicinal properties.
Green tea also has small amounts of minerals that are important for human health.
Green tea helps reduce weight if eaten immediately after a meal.
Drinking green tea results in a feeling of fullness of the stomach and therefore a feeling of hunger after eating for at least two hours.
Green tea contains less caffeine than coffee, but enough to produce an effect. It also contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function.
Green tea has been shown to boost the metabolic rate and increase fat burning in the short term.
Also, the bioactive compounds in green tea can have various protective effects on the brain. They may reduce the risk of both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, the two most common neurodegenerative disorders.
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Green tea has traditionally been considered a healthy beverage as it increases immunity to fight various diseases such as viral infections, cardio vascular diseases, osteoporosis, and many other ailments. Regular consumption of green tea has been shown to fight certain types of cancers.
One cup of green tea contains 50 mg of EGCG, and you need at least 400 mg daily to feel the benefit of tea for slimming. Dietary supplements contain 100 to 200 mg EGCG. The active ingredient in tea drink or green tea pills are polyphenols, sometimes called catechins. The most important are the EGCG.
Green tea has the properties to provide natural antibiotics that can help human body fight off illness. In addition, consumption of green tea while taking antibiotics, increases body’s resistance to harmful bacteria, boosting the effects of the medication.
The antioxidant petrochemicals in green tea can reduce the risk factors responsible for cardiovascular diseases, stroke, type-2 diabetes and several other free radical mediated ailments.
Another fine reseach from Serbia.
This research demonstrates clear evidence of in vitro antioxidant activity of the tested tea infusions. Green tea had the highest antioxidant capacity followed by bearberry and black tea...
Also green tea can cause mild reductions in blood sugar levels. It may also lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Green tea has been shown to lower total and LDL cholesterol, as well as protect the LDL particles from oxidation. Observational studies show that green tea drinkers have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Some studies revealed that green tea leads to increase weight loss. It may be particularly effective at reducing the dangerous abdominal fat.
The studies also showed that the green tea drinkers are likely to live longer than non-tea drinkers.
The catechins which found in green tea may help reduce blood pressure and improve blood fat levels, so it promotes heart health.
Green tea extract has been shown to have a positive effect on brain health and memory, so it may helps protect against brain diseases.
Green tea extract seems to help improve liver function by decreasing inflammation and oxidative stress.
Green Tea For Amazing Hair and Skin !
Green tea is considered to be amongst the best skin care products. It is known to show amazing results for your hair and skin.
Want to know the best part?
Apart from the benefits it provides in terms of beauty, it also offers many health benefits due to its higher antioxidant levels.
In this blog, we are going to see the benefits of green tea as a beauty product.
- Helps to fight signs of aging:
Green tea is known to have anti-aging properties and cell reinforcement benefits that can help delay indications of skin maturing, e.g. drooping skin, sun harm, age spots, wrinkles and fine lines.The polyphenols present in green tea help kill destructive free radicals, which can lead to huge harm to the skin and quicken the skin maturing process. It likewise acts as a preventive measure for skin cancer.Preparation:Blend 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon of crushed green tea leaves and a small amount of turmeric powder. Apply it all over your face and neck. Let it be there for 20 minutes before flushing it off with tepid water. Utilize this face mask one or two times in a week.
Green tea acts as a skin toner:
This well known refreshment likewise functions as a characteristic toner for your skin. It enables draw out contaminations, to decrease substantial pores and give your skin a decent healthy gleam. It even helps keep your skin stay hydrated, which is fundamental for a sound skin.Preparation:– Prepare about 2 cups of green tea and enable it to cool.– Add a couple of drops of any essential oil of your wish.– Put the mixture in a spray bottle.– Spray the mixture on the face or apply it using cotton, twice every day.– People facing skin conditions like psoriasis etc. can also apply this solution.
Helps in reducing dark circles and puffy eyes:
Green tea helps to improve your skin texture and makes your skin healthy. It assits to flush out poisons from the skin, mends flaws and scars, and lessens aggravation. It even enhances the skin’s elastic property.As per a recent research conducted by the Medical College of Georgia demonstrated that green tea helps in skin restoration. It can be utilized in the treatment of skin illnesses and skin wounds as well.Preparation:– Open 2 utilized green tea packs and scoop out the constituents.– Include 1 to 2 teaspoons of raw nectar.– Blend in some lemon juice.– Apply it to the face and let it remain for 5 to 10 minutes.– Wash it off using tepid water.– Utilize this face veil 1 or 2 times in seven days.
Acne and pimple treatment:
The catechins from green tea are antibacterial agents that assist fighting acne causing microbes. Catechins even help control hormonal disturbances in the body, one of the key reasons for acne.Furthermore, anti-inflammatory nature of green tea diminishes the redness and aggravation brought as a result of acne.Preparation:– Blend ¼ cup each of newly brewed green tea and water.– Utilize cotton to apply this arrangement on the affected area.– Let it be there for 10 to 15 minutes, at that point flush it off with cool water.– Do this two times everyday until the point that you have skin that is acne-free.
Hair growth stimulant:
Green tea consists of a high measure of antioxidants that advance hair development. The catechins in it have 5-alpha-reductase restraining properties that assist in halting DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), one of the key reasons for loss of hair.It can even advance the development of new hair and counteract common issues like dandruff and dry scalp.A recent report published in the Journal of the National Medical Association discovered that the polyphenols in green tea counteracted balding amongst rodents.Preparation:– In the wake of washing your hair, flush it with cool, just brewed green tea. Let it stay on for 10 minutes, at that point flush it out with cool water. Do this 2 to 3 times each week for two or three months.Additionally, drink 2 to 3 cups of green tea every day to flaunt healthy and beautiful hair.That was green tea for your hair and skin. One of the most useful natural health products.
Catechins, one of the bioactive constituents of Green tea has been found responsible for stimulating an enzyme that increased bone growth by 79 percent as well as increase bone mineralization. It helps slow down the deterioration of cartilage and also reduce the inflammation caused by arthritis.
Great Information. I learnt a lot from the questions and answers.
GREEN TEA NEWS AND RESEARCH
Tea is a substance that is being studied in the prevention of cancer. It is made from decaffeinated green tea, and contains chemicals called catechins, which are antioxidants. Also called Polyphenon E...
Fine research and news portal on green tea.
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Green tea has been shown to activate internal cancer-fighting enzymes which may obstruct tumour growth. Studies have found a positive relationship between cancer prevention and tea consumption.
Green tea has powerful antioxidants that may protect against cancer. Multiple studies show that green tea drinkers have a lower risk of various types of cancer
Green tea and black tea are obtained from the same plant Camellia sinensis. Only the difference is that green tea does not undergo processing and before it undergo oxidation, it is heated or steamed.
Green tea is rich in flavonoids which are polyphenolic compounds, so have high antioxidant properties. They are also rich in other nutrients. Because of these properties, drinking green tea helps in prevention of many lifestyle diseases, cancer and others and regular drinking makes a person healthy and fit.
اFor the green tea of the herbs that many have recently eaten, especially "by the girls for the purpose of slimming and weight loss and this thing is unhealthy because tea contains tannin, which is linked to the element of iron and thus expose the body to severe diphtheria and palpitations due to severe anemia, Less efficient and efficient
Green tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol. It is said to delay the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies haven shown that green tea protect brain cells from dying and restore damaged brain cells.
It is tasty with a piece of citron and a bit of sugar in a hot hot summer evening...
Green tea is one of the healthiest beverage. It is considered to be an “anti-aging beverage.” You’ve probably heard a lot about the health benefits of green tea — loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that are great for your body and mind.
The high fluoride levels in green tea help prevent and reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. It does so by blocking the enzyme that destroys the cartilage. Green tea also helps preserve the density of the bone and thus keep them strong. Green tea contains theophylline, which relaxes the muscles supporting the bronchial tubes, thereby reducing the severity of asthma.
Green tea steeped in bottled water has a more bitter taste, but it has more antioxidants than tea brewed using tap water, according to new Cornell University food science research...
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20190116/Using-bottled-or-tap-water-impacts-health-benefits-of-green-tea.aspx
Increased free radical generation and oxidative stress are the basis for phenotypic changes that lead to age-associated functional deterioration and neurodegeneration. Several age-related diseases such as cancer, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes have their etiologies linked to changes in oxidant/anti-oxidant balances and free radical damage. The health benefits of green tea are mainly attributed to its antioxidant properties and the ability of its polyphenolic catechins to scavenge reactive oxygen species, a form of antioxidant activity.
Green Tea Benefits Most of the benefits of green tea stem from strong antioxidants. Due to the minimal treatment of steam instead of fermented leaves, green tea with antioxidants is unique and contains a more concentrated form of Galati-3-Gels (EGCG) Which has highlighted many studies as a driving force behind the benefits of green tea. The effect of green tea on cancer and heart disease seems very promising, many people have seen life changing as a result of daily intake. The following is a comprehensive list of benefits to be achieved with a regular dose of green tea: 1 Reduce the risk of cancer Green tea helps reduce the risk of cancer, The antioxidants in green tea are 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 24 times better than vitamin e. This helps the body to protect cells from damage and has to do with cancer 2 Prevent heart disease and stroke Green tea helps to prevent heart disease and stroke by lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood. Even after a heart attack prevents the death of cells and accelerates the recovery of heart cells 3 Anti-aging green tea contains antioxidants known as polyphenols fighting free radicals. This means that it helps you fight aging and long life 4 helps to lose weight Green tea helps to lose weight. Green tea helps to burn fat increases the natural metabolic rate. It can help you burn 70 thermal units in just one day. 5 Green Tea and Skin: An antioxidant in green tea protects the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals that cause wrinkles and skin aging. Green tea also helps fight skin cancer 6 Rheumatoid arthritis Green tea helps to avoid and reduces the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Green tea has benefits for your health as it protects the cartilage by preventing the enzyme that destroys the cartilage 7 green tea and bone is very key to this is the high content of fluoride content in green tea. It helps maintain strong bones. If you drink green tea every day, this will help you maintain bone density 8 Lower Your Cholesterol Level Green tea can help lower the level of cholesterol in your blood. It also improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol, by reducing bad cholesterol 9 Green tea and obesity: Green tea prevents obesity and stops the movement of glucose in fat cells. If you are on a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and drink green tea, it is unlikely you'll be obese 10 Green Tea and Diabetes: Green tea improves glucose metabolism and fat, prevents a sharp increase in blood sugar level and corrects the metabolic rate 11 tea Green and Alzheimer's: Green tea helps to improve memory, and although there is no cure for Alzheimer's it helps to slow down the process of lowering acetylcholine in the brain, which leads to Alzheimer's 12 Green Tea and Parkinson's: antioxidants in green tea help Avoid damage to cells in the blood G, which can cause Parkinson's disease. People drinking green tea are also less likely to progress with Parkinson's 13 Green Tea and Liver Disease: Green tea helps prevent the failure of transplantation of people with liver failure. Research has shown that green tea destroys harmful free radicals in the liver. 14 Green tea and high blood pressure: Green tea helps prevent high blood pressure. Drinking green tea helps reduce blood pressure by suppressing angiotensin 15 Green tea and food poisoning: Catechins found in green tea can kill bacteria that cause food poisoning and kill the toxin caused by these bacteria. 16 Green tea and sugar in blood: Blood sugar tends to increase As you grow old, polyphenols and sugars in green tea help lower your blood sugar. 17 Green Tea and Immunology: Polyphenols and flavonoids found in green tea help strengthen your immune system, making your health stronger in fighting infections. 18 Green Tea, Cold and Inflow The green tea prevents you from getting cold flu, and the vitamin C found in green tea helps fight flu and colds. 19 Green Tea and Asthma: Theophyline in green tea relaxes the muscles that support the bronchi and reduces the severity of asthma. 20 Green Tea and Ear Infection: Green tea helps the ear to have an infection problem. To clean the ear naturally moisten the cotton in green tea and clean the infected ear. 21 Green tea and herpes: Green tea increases the effectiveness of interferon to treat psoriasis. The first application of green tea pressure, and then allow the skin to dry before treatment Interferon 22 green tea and tooth decay: Green tea destroys bacteria and viruses that cause tooth decay. Also slow down the growth of bacteria that lead to decay 23 Green tea and pressure: L-thiamin, which is a type of amino acid found in green tea, can help relieve tension and anxiety 24 Green Tea and Allergy: The EGCG found in green tea removes allergy. Even if you are allergic, you should drink green tea. 25 Green Tea and HIV: Scientists in Japan have found that EGCG (Galate Galate) in green tea can stop HIV from binding to healthy cells. What this means is that green tea can help stop the HIV virus from spreading green tea damage Green tea is most likely safe for most adults, probably for short term use, in some people, green tea can cause stomach upset and constipation. Has been reported
Helps Protect Heart Health
A great deal of evidence from randomized controlled trials suggests that consumption of flavan-3-ols and anthocyanidin antioxidants, the types found in green tea, is beneficial for metabolic and cardiovascular health. When it comes to preventing many of the risk factors for heart disease
Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world . However , current research has shown that green tea among others has a variety of potential health benefits. These benefits include anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, and benefits in cardiovascular disease and oral health.
What the Research Shows
Green tea has been shown to improve blood flow and lower cholesterol. A 2013 review of many studies found green tea helped prevent a range of heart-related issues, from high blood pressure to congestive heart failure.
Green tea is rich in catechins which help in repressing dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is the main cause for hair loss. Other compounds of green tea including carotenoids, tacopherols, zinc, ascorbic acid, and seleniumher compounds help to prevent hair loss and encourage hair regrowth. Further, the key polyphenol, Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in green tea promotes hair growth, strengthens the roots and activates the hair follicles.
Many years ago I had written an article on green tea (Matcha Tea) from Japan. It is refreshing and is rich with anti-oxidants. Find it attached for reference.
As inspired by previous answer, learn some more about this type of green tea - MATCHA tea.
http://time.com/5188377/matcha-tea-benefits/
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There are many benefits that help reduce weight and also treat high pressure
Thank you Prof. Sundarapandian Vaidyanathan, there are a lot of benefits for green tea. Actually, green tea is one of the most health drinks in the world; it contains antioxidants and other substances that have a positive effect on human health. Among these benefits are the following:
1. helps to improve brain functions.
2. Helps in burning fat.
3. Reduce the risk of cancer.
4. Reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
5. Reduce the risk of diabetes.
6. Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
7. Contribute to weight reduction.
8. Reduce the risk of infection.
For more information and details please check: Medical News Today (MNT)
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269538.php
Health Line:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea
Best Regards,
Ahmad AL-Dafrawi..
Green tea contains less caffeine than coffee, but enough to produce an effect. It also contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function.
Green tea actually contain bioactive compounds. Mainly it improve brain function/physical performance/fat burning/stomach cancer/etc.
Green tea possess anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-hypertensive, thermogenic and antioxidant properties. It also reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and promotes the oral health. Please take a look at the following references.
Article An Update on the Health Benefits of Green Tea
Article Green tea as a functional food for better health: A brief review
Green tea has a large amount of antioxidants destroying free radicals generating harmful mutations of the genomes of cells of the human body, and therefore should be important in anti-cancer prophylaxis. Green tea should therefore reduce the risk of colon cancer and other parts of the digestive tract and some other types of cancer. however, as in the case of a particular person, green tea will work, it depends on many factors independent of green tea consumption, such as other factors of a more or less healthy lifestyle such as sports and nutrition, obesity, etc., but also whether consumed there is green tea with the addition of lemon juice or not it is also important. By itself, green tea will not provide a long life in full health but can have a significant impact in combination with other factors of a more or less healthy lifestyle.
Personally, I come to live when I take green tea! Probably, its because of its immense health-relating benefits to the body.
The phytonutrients in green tea may help lose weight and keep it off and mantain a balance between LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, helping to keep them in a healthy range . People who drank green tea were more likely to maintain a healthy weight after significant weight loss. Green tea contains the amino acid L-theanine, which acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain and increase alpha-wave generation in the human brain, signalling a state of relaxation.
I have always thought that drinking caffe or green tea is not good at night!
Benefits of drinking green tea at night
Green tea contains various beneficial plant compounds. Drinking it at night may not only improve your sleep but also offer a few additional health-promoting properties....
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/green-tea-before-bed#benefits
Green tea is loaded with nutrients and plant compounds that can have positive health effects.
This includes potent antioxidants called catechins, which may help protect against cancer.
In fact, multiple studies show that people who drink green tea are significantly less likely to get many types of cancer, compared to those who don’t drink it
Green tea with honey makes a rejuvenating drink and the added vitamins and minerals present in it maintain brain health as well as help recover brain reaction time, improves concentration and memory by stimulating neurons.
Green tea consumption helps in improving cognitive function.
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Green tea is considerde as a source of catechins which are more powerful than vitamins C and E in reducing the damage to human cells.
Also, there are some studies showed that there is an association between drinking green tea and reducing risks of some types of cancers, such as colon, breast, skin, bladder and lung cancer.
With regards.
Tea is rich in polyphenols that have effects like reducing inflammation and helping to fight cancer.
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