Home
Radical/Antioxidant
Making Free Radicals
Fighting Free Radicals
Natural Antioxidants
Liquid Supplements
Mangosteen Benefits
Healthy Exercise
Compare Mangosteen
Mangosteen Research
Natural Vitamins
Verve Energy
Verve Comparison
Essential Minerals
ALL TESTIMONIALS
Arthritis Testimonials
Diabetes Testimonials
Articles of Interest
Acupuncture
E-zine
Health Blog
Natural Links
Aloe Vera
Green Tea
SBI Website Building
Network Marketing
Health-Wealth
Contact Me
Comments
Energy Testimonials

XML RSS
What is this?
Add to My Yahoo!
Add to My MSN
Add to Google

Green Tea Benefits
Polyphenol Antioxidants-Catechins

Green tea benefits are derived from the polyphenols which are powerful antioxidants found in green tea. These polyphenols are by-products of plant metabolism and are known as catechins, or more specifically, flavenoids.

The potential benefits have been known for 4,000 years, especially in Asia. It differs from black tea in that it is less processed and thus retains more of the natural chemicals found in the fresh leaves of the tea.

According to http://www.realage.com/research_library/searchResults.aspx?link=crsfiles/ma/ma_greentea_ma.htm as a brewed drink, green tea has been considered to help:

  • Reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease.
  • Prevent certain types of cancer.
  • Lower lipid (cholesterol/fat) blood levels.
  • Help prevent dental cavities.
  • Help with weight loss.
  • Lower the risk of high blood pressure.
  • Reduce fluid retention (diuretic).
  • Improve alertness.
  • Treat stomach problems (such as diarrhea and vomiting).
Green tea bags have also been used to soothe sunburn, and tired eyes and stop bleeding in tooth sockets.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphenol includes these potential benefits:
  • possible anti-diabetes effect
  • Increases metabolic rate
  • Boosts immune system and mental alertness
  • Lowers chances of cognitive impairment
  • Lowers stress hormone levels
  • Has effects on HIV: EGCG Specific mechanism and Oxalates
  • Effects on bad breath
  • Iron overload disorders
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechin refers to research by Dr Norman Hollenberg, a professor at Harvard Medical School, linking catechins to