Amazing health benefit of green tea

Green Tea

The major polyphenols in green tea are flavonoids. The four major flavonoids in green tea are the catechins, epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). (Sinija 2008). It is rich in health promoting flavonoids (Catechins). The most abundant Catechins is epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). It also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E and C as free radicals scavenger.

polyphenols in green tea are potent antioxidants with antimutagenic, antidiabetic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and hypocholesterolemic properties. (Cabrera 2006).

How much of Green Tea is efficient to exert its health benefits?
- 5 -6 cups of green tea per day (240 -320mg polyphenols and 200-300 mg EGCG).( Wolfram 2007).

Health Benefits of Green Tea
- Reduce risk of Cancer (Prostate, Ovarian, Colorectal, Brain, Lung Tumor), infection, cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney disease, osteoporosis. (Schnerider 2009).

How It Is Works?
- Inhibits Atherosclerosis
- Help to prevent blood clot
- Reduce Blood Pressure
- Lowering LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, lipid peroxides

The National Cancer Institute is actively exploring tea compounds as cancer-chemo preventive and adjuvant treatment agents in human trials.

References:
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2. Sinijia,V.R. et al. 2003. Green tea: Health Benefits. 4:232-242.
3. Schnerider, C. et al. 2009. Green Tea: Potential Health Benefits. American Family Physician. 79:7.
4. Cabrera C, Artacho R, Giménez R. 2006. Beneficial effects of green tea—a review. J Am Coll Nutr. 25(2):79-99.