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Question: How does green tea improve your health?

(Posted by: Amelie Green on 2010-07-24 18:28:05)

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Here are just a few medical conditions in which drinking green tea is reputed to be helpful: -cancer -rheumatoid arthritis -high cholesterol levels -cardiovascular disease -infection -increases metabolism to help you burn calories and lose weight -impaired immune function The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. The latter takes on added importance when you consider that thrombosis (the formation of abnormal blood clots) is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke. Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay! Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that causes dental plaque. Meanwhile, skin preparations. the only negative side effect reported from drinking green tea is insomnia due to the fact that it contains caffeine. However, green tea contains less caffeine than coffee