Modern science is finally yielding to ancient wisdom! Green tea, originating in China, has been used as a health beverage for over 4000 years. Wise Chinese sages knew of the rich health benefits Green Tea could provide and made sure that they passed this down from generation to generation by incorporating it in their customs and ceremonies.Today, ancient wisdom has now found its way all over the world. We, also, would do well to yield not only to time-tested wisdom, but also to modern day science validating with increasing research, Green Tea’s broad and specific health benefits, especially needed in today’s world.Green tea can be consumed in various forms:
1.Dried Leaf form. Most green tea products are sold as dried tea leaves and can be brewed.
2.Green tea pills. In America, tea drinking is not really our cup of tea, is it? Green tea pills work just as well in providing you the health benefits of a freshly brewed cup of tea.
3.Green tea gum. Most of us like to chew gum. Besides many other benefits, green tea also helps support healthy teeth.
4.Green tea drops. Some of us would prefer a concentrated green tea product offering a more potent amount of antioxidants and nutrients. Green tea drops is the most flexible ingestion option, as green tea drops can be added to beverages and food recipes.
Green Tea Helps Reduce Risk of Cancer
Green tea is rich in antioxidants. Polyphenols containing catechins especially epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is a powerful antioxidant with DNA supporting properties.
Green Tea Helps Support a Healthy Cardiovascular System
Catechins in green tea act as antioxidants and are thought to protect cardiovascular health by neutralizing the destructive effects of free radicals.
. Research shows that green tea catechins assist the body in inhibiting the enzymes involved in the production of free radicals in the endothelial lining of the arteries.
Green Tea Helps the Immune System
The Brigham and Women's Hospital recently identified a component in green tea, theanine, which supports the body’s immune system. The immune system is the first line of defense and sources of infection such as bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Other Health Benefits of Green Tea
The nutritive properties of Green Tea have been linked have been shown to support heart health, immune health increased energy and healthy blood pressure and glucose levels. It even supports beautiful hair, skin and nails.Green Tea is also known to assist in various weight loss programs.
Disclaimer
Despite the confidence and optimism expressed by the researchers, and the weight of evidence gathered from numerous studies, according to FDA standards, the findings expressed here should still be considered as inconclusive and further studies must be done before a positive health claim can be made. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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