Have you heard that Green Tea as a nutrition tea is hugely beneficial to your overall health? If so, do you know exactly why? After reading this, you will know all its major benefits and you may find it is the perfect tea for you!
Green Tea, as well as Black Tea and Oolong Tea, were discovered in China over 4,000 years ago. They have all been consumed since then on a daily basis, mainly in the Far East, to both improve and sustain general health. It is only in recent years however, that the vast nutritional properties of these teas and the effects they boast on overall health have gained worldwide recognition as they rightly deserve. There have been immense quantities of both medical and scientific research studies completed, all in the attempt of gaining more understanding of the degrees to which these teas can impact your life. On the whole, studies to date verify that they have the ability to extend and noticeably advance ones vigour and natural life.
The core component in Green Tea that has given it its 'miracle tea' superiority are catechin polyphenols, distinctively epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). They are however more commonly known to most of us as antioxidants. What differentiates Green Tea as a nutrition tea from Oolong and Black Tea, is that during production Green Tea leaves are steamed, thus preventing the potent EGCG's from oxidization. However, fermentation is used with Oolong and Black Tea leaves, which converts EGCG's into other compounds. This fact gives Green Tea its prominence over all other teas.
While Green Tea proudly holds 27% catechin polyphenols, it is proven to be 100 times more valuable to you than its contender Vitamin C and 25 times more valuable than Vitamin E! You now have your first thrilling reason to instantly become a Green Tea convert!
Three Main Health Benefits Of Green Tea You Did Not Know, Before Now... 1.EGCG can actually kill cancer cells, at ALL stages of cancer! It does this by inhibiting the growth of tumours, eradicating tumour promoters, blocking chemical carcinogens and neutralizing enzymes that are involved in cell proliferation. 2.These wonderful antioxidants also lower LDL cholesterol levels in the blood, by latching onto the cholesterol globules and preventing them from sticking to the lining of the arteries for example. As well as this, they inhibit formation of blood clots (Thrombosis), which can prevent strokes and heart attacks. 3.Free Radicals, which are produced naturally to some degree in the body, are electrons in an 'unpaired state'. Because of this they can cause damage to cell membranes and internal structures, allowing development of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and can damage DNA. The good news is that, simply put, EGCG (antioxidants) kill Free Radicals!
After soaking up the main benefits above, you may now understand why for over 4,000 years Green Tea has been consumed as a nutrition tea for healing purposes with general well being, in countries throughout the Far East. After learning of how advantageous Green Tea can be to you, you may be prone to assuming that it will fail to bring a desired aroma, however differing from this, it actually delivers an exceptional zest and is wonderfully light and invigorating as compared with standard coffees and teas!
If you are excited to learn everything there is to know about nutrition tea and this remarkable natural plant and its many health benefits go here and learn how to make your own chemical free organic green tea!
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This post was written by Aoife Joyce on November 27, 2009


