Green Tea Advantage

Green Tea Advantage
Green Tea has had more zealous acceptance than nearly any
other food product in the past twenty years. There are
claims that substances contained in green tea inhibit
cancer cells, improve cholesterol, reduce the appetite and
strengthen the immune system. Not since the Vitamin C rage
has another food product been treated as a must have. The
following summarizes the more important claims; some backed
by research, some not.

Research at the University of Purdue, concluded that a
compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
A report published in a 1994 Journal of the National Cancer
Institute indicated that drinking green tea lowered the
risk of esophageal cancer.

There are also studies that have concluded green tea lowers
overall cholesterol levels and improves the ratio of good
(HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol. Still other
studies indicate that green tea is also reputed to be
helpful with Cardiovascular disease, infection, impaired
immune function, Rheumatoid arthritis.

Green Tea is rich in antioxidants, particularly catechin
polyphenols. This powerful antioxidant has been shown by
researchers at the University of Kansas to be twice as
powerful as resveratrol, the compound that gives red wine
its amazing heart protecting effects. To further support
the claim, Japanese men have a low heart attack rate
despite the fact that more than 70% smoke cigarettes.

The results of a study published by American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition showed a green tea extract, when taken
with caffeine can lead to an increased rate of calorie
burning. Green Tea has bacteria fighting abilities that can
helps in prevention of tooth decay and food poisoning.

There does not seem be a real consensus on how much green
tea should be consumed. Some recommend as many as 10 (six
to eight ounce) cups per day, while others suggest at least
three cups.

There are few negatives effects caused by drinking green
tea other than those caused by the caffeine that is
present. A cup of green tea contains about 60% of the
caffeine found in a cup of coffee. For those people who are
sensitive to caffeine, green tea may cause insomnia or
nervous irritability.

If you are unable to drink green tea during the day, a
green tea extract will provide similar benefits. These can
be found in most supermarkets.

Clearly, the research suggests there are significant health
benefits to adding green tea as a component of your daily
diet. If your fighting to lose weight and gain better
health, a warm cup of green tea will hit the spot.

Do not use green tea without first talking to your doctor
if you have heart problems or high blood pressure, kidney
disease, an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), an
anxiety or nervous disorder, or a bleeding or blood
clotting disorder or if you take a blood thinner such as
warfarin (Coumadin).

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