The Many Potential Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea has long been linked to a variety of potential health benefits. It's the naturally occurring chemical compounds called polyphenols that are suspected of giving green tea its health benefits.
The
main polyphenols in tea are catechins, which
include EGCG, the compound
epigallocatechin gallate. EGCGs seem to inhibit unhealthy cell growth and play a role in programmed cell death; both appear to be important in the prevention and control of cancer.
Other polyphenels are potent antioxidants and help prevent damage to healthy cells as well as preventing the oxidation of
LDL cholesterol caused by free radicals. These preventative functions seem to inhibit the formation of plaque in the arteries or atherosclerosis.
Green tea also
may provide anti-bacterial properties, aiding in everything from dental hygiene, skincare and immune boosting. Over the past few years you have probably noticed Green Tea popping up in a variety of over the counter beauty and health products.
To sum up, here are just a few medical conditions in which drinking green tea is may provide benefits towards:
- Rheumatoid arthritis- building bone density
- High cholesterol levels
- Cardiovascular disease
- Infection
- Impaired immune function
- Reduces high blood pressure
- Reduces the risk of certain types of cancer
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