Alternative Medicine: Benefits of Green Tea
Often the effect of green tea as a panacea or as a “miracle drug” because it is a variety of ingredients aufweist, where curative and preventive properties are allocated.
That’s true but only because nobody can expect that for an emerging cup of tea is sufficient to the dilemma of the world. The pleasure should be even longer and more regularly to the positive effect of green tea experience. Even he can not in acute diseases, the therapeutic action of a doctor to replace but to support healing processes interact.
Regularly enjoyed, he is a good means to hypertension, stroke and prevent premature aging. It supports our immune system, protects against tooth decay, reduces blood sugar and anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects. It will be according to the latest research results even fight cancer. The main ingredient is the Tein, which is caffeine, but a milder, stimulating effect, thus the circulation and the heart less burdened, but directly on the brain and the nervous system acts so that physical and mental performance improvement can be observed.
The stockpiling of green tea should be ensured that a cool and dry environment is ensured and the container can be tightly closed.
Tea drinking can never simply be taking a drink mutate, but should be similar to the Asians, with plenty of rest and relaxation will be celebrated.
The preparation of green tea is not to follow a particular course of action bound.
As its name suggests is about green tea is light green in color to slightly yellowish. For us in the West can green tea sometimes herbaceous or slightly bitter taste. It depends on the proper preparation to. Green tea originates from China and Japan came over and happier way also in our western world. The Chinese and Japanese knew early on how green tea is properly prepared and that the consumption of this tea not only can quench your thirst. Green tea as its effect Muntermacher best if it is 2 to 3 minutes moves, because it still contains enough caffeine. If you want to feel weak again in the abdomen or under stress, so green tea may be a good help. Green tea has more effect than a positive influence on the nerves. It allows a return to calm down again and thought to be clear.
To the fermentation of green tea to prevent the leaves briefly by steaming and subsequent drying prevented. This keeps the fresh green color. Reportedly, and numerous studies are always carried out, you go from a curative W IMPACT from the green. In green tea, some of these important substances, including the known flavonoids. These are known as, but not alone, because the Flavonole.
And yet some of these substances are, where you have a curative effect asserted. The other vitamins and minerals such as fluorine, which incidentally, good for your teeth, potassium, zinc, calcium, manganese and copper, and even vitamin C, are further aspects of the tea closer look into a new light leave. Actually we should say it is not healthy anymore. If he is drunk regularly. Strictly speaking, there are other vitamins. The green tea makes it valuable. In cosmetics, it has already met his triumph. And with the conviction, one wonders actually if it was made by medical side, so valuable as to be, why must you still supposed to be testing what the Chinese already by a few hundred years has been occupied. It is a pure natural product, and until now he has harmed no one. The bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect is also known for a long time and he is a little rebel with great effect, for example, against free radicals has also been discovered in the longer.
This is precisely why it is so unfortunate that this tea is still not recognized as Heiltee. As you can see the nature outwits the chemistry. Not always is the chemical mace better than Mother Nature. The main thing is actually the easy green tea tastes and, strictly speaking, quite apart from a valuable contribution to providing health, where people not only must warn that they have something to do for health.
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Rana Sinha | Aug 9, 2009 | Reply
Nice and informative. I think I’ll go an have some green tea now.
Pikachu | Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
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.
Professor Lindberg | Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
Green tea’s antioxidants, called catechins, scavenge for free radicals that can damage DNA and contribute to cancer, blood clots, and atherosclerosis. Grapes and berries, red wine, and dark chocolate also have potent antioxidants.
Because of green tea’s minimal processing — its leaves are withered and steamed, not fermented like black and oolong teas — green tea’s unique catechins, especially epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), are more concentrated.
kiaschatzi | Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
a great fact of green tea, i’ll try now
Sean | Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
Not a bad article, could use some editing, but the information is good.
bonky | Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
nice article, 100% agree!
Ken Blackford | Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
Article needs to be edited.
“It supports our immune system, protects against tooth decay, reduces blood sugar and anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects. It will be according to the latest research results even fight cancer.”
If read correctly, you’re stating that tea REDUCES blood sugar, anti inflammatory and detoxifying effects. The article has good information but should be rewritten so it’s better understood. Pikachu and Professor Lindberg…appreciate your comments.
termit | Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
Green tea has thermogenic properties and promotes fat oxidation beyond that explained by its caffeine content per se. The green tea extract may play a role in the control of body composition via sympathetic activation of thermogenesis, fat oxidation, or both.
Djosef | Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
i like it ! i write this for Jessica ! (she asked me ) however i like it it’s good
Deluxe | Sep 12, 2009 | Reply
Because of its high polyphenols, green tea is ascribed all kinds of health benefits, from normalizing blood pressure to lowering cancer risk. The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database lists many of these, but the only benefit labeled “likely effective” is mental alertness, likely due to the caffeine content. Future research will likely clarify whether or not any of the phenols have disease-fighting effects.
Machines up | Sep 12, 2009 | Reply
Green tea contains about one third of the caffeine as coffee. A typical cup of green tea includes about 1 teaspoon dried green tea leaves to one six ounce cup of 180 F water. Generally, green tea is brewed for 2-3 minutes. The longer it brews, the more bitter the taste.
Green tea contains the highest levels of polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that help rid the body of free radicals. Free radicals that circulate in the body have been linked to heart disease, certain cancers and degenerative conditions because the damage the cell’s DNA structure. Antioxidants, like polyphenols neutralize free radicals and prevent them from inflicting harm on the cell’s structure.
An average cup of green tea contains between 50 to 150 mg polyphenols.
Pete Kenton | Sep 12, 2009 | Reply
Definitely agree with the opinions of learned people in the article
I am currently in Beijing consulting in the food industry and certainly do promote health and alternate lifestyle.
Green tea is a shortcut and an easy method of helping our bodies deal with toxin build up caused by stress and demands that modern society places on all of us.
Matcha | Sep 12, 2009 | Reply
Matcha is perhaps the most popular green tea on the market today. The first thing you will notice upon opening the packet is that Matcha is a finely powdered green tea and looks like an emerald colored flour. This characteristic truly sets it apart from other teas.
When brewed, the powdered leaf is not strained or left in the pot, but is whisked into a frothy concoction and consumed. Because the leaves themselves are imbibed, brewed Matcha contains higher concentrations of vitamins and antioxidants than most other teas, green, herbal, or otherwise. According to researches done in Japan, brewed Matcha contains nearly 10 times the polyphenols and antioxidants of regular teas, 2 times the antioxidants of a glass of red wine, approximately 9 times the beta-carotene of spinach, and 4 times that of carrots.
Listed below are some of the many health benefits of Matcha green tea.
Significantly increases energy (over 8 to 10 hours) without the caffeine “jitters”.
Improves mental alertness (L-theanine component)
Increases calmness and reduces stress (L-theanine component)
Boosts metabolic rate by 35-40%
Powerful “Anti-Aging” activity due to the super-charged antioxidants
Lowers blood pressure
Decreases level of LDL or “bad”cholesterol
Minimizes symptoms of PMS
“Super” cancer-fighting and cancer-preventative activity (due to extremely high levels of polyphenols and catechins)
Eases constipation due to high level of easily absorbable dietary fiber
Stabilizes blood sugar levels
Powerful anti-biotic and anti-viral activity
Strong blood detoxifier and alkalyzer, due to the high Chlorophyll content
Juancav | Sep 12, 2009 | Reply
Green tea a great medicine.
poetica | Sep 12, 2009 | Reply
Green Tea Leaf is rich in polyphenols, which contain potent anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties and may help protect against cancer. It lowers cholesterol levels. It reduces the clotting tendency of the blood. It stimulates the immune system; helps regulate blood sugar and insulin levels. Green Tea Leaf combats mental and physical fatigue; helps prevent atherosclerosis; prevents an enlarged prostate. It has been used in weight-loss programs.
tell me one thing | Sep 12, 2009 | Reply
The major reason why one would consider green tea leaf extract is to receive supplements and vitamins that can not be found in other substances. The major element found in the green tea is EGCG. This is an antioxidant that is known to be more potent than any other vitamin, especially vitamin E. EGCG is the main component that will work to detoxify your digestive system, increase your metabolism, and take out the extra “stuff” you’re your body doesn’t need. Green tea also has a large amount of vitamin C in it, enabling you to get some extra boost when you are beginning your day. This combination of elements is the main reason why those who want to drink this marvellous drink will take it as a leaf extract.
One of the major benefits that are used with the green tea leaf extract can be found with those loosing weight and even body builders. More and more people who are working out in the gym are also taking this natural substance in order to increase their productivity during their time lifting weights or running. Green tea leaf extract is simply taken as a supplement in order to work with the body and get it back in shape. Of course, the extract of this plant is known to help with ailments and other problems that may be occurring.
No matter what you’re reasoning, you can find the leaf extract in most health food stores. You can take these like you would any other supplement. You should keep in mind that when you take this as a supplement, it will be important to look at other ingredients in the extract. Some will be focused strictly on things such as weight loss, and may add extra ingredients in the mix. If you don’t want this to your diet, you should find a different type of extract that is purely green tea.
For those who know the benefits of green tea, but don’t have the time to drink tea throughout their day, getting an extract may be a good option. This will allow you to get the components that you need for green tea, while using the extract like a supplement that simply adds to your day. For those that need this variation, it can help to give your body exactly what it needs to benefit from.
MMV Abad | Sep 12, 2009 | Reply
Good info. Thanks.
uraniag | Sep 12, 2009 | Reply
nice article! i enjoy the powers of green tea!
Asian drinker | Sep 13, 2009 | Reply
People in Asia take at least three cups of green daily. There is no clear idea how much is enough for preventive or beneficial effects. Of course, green tea should not be taken as a cure-all for deadly ailments. Drinking tea is a relaxing and can soothe frazzled nerves. However too much of a good thing will have its effect. In many cases, people who drink too much tea may have trouble in sleeping, nervousness, and upset stomach. Tea has caffeine, and too much caffeine induces these symptoms have having too much.
If you prefer your dose in a nice cup of steaming tea, then go ahead. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of the dried tea and let it steep in a cup of boiling water for three to five minutes. If you have the time, take more time to steep the dried leaves and savor the fresh aroma green tea. If you prefer the convenience of capsules, green tea in capsule forms are also sold as dietary supplement. Prepared green tea is also sold bottles and cans under different labels.
solidity | Sep 13, 2009 | Reply
Green tea, with its sweet aroma and eternally fresh taste, has been oved and continuously drunk since its introduction to Japan centuries ago. But modern research has finally started to remove the veil concealing some of its true power as a functional food. Green tea is truly a miraculous medicine with an extraordinary power to prolong life.
pabruchka | Sep 13, 2009 | Reply
A University of Geneva medical study showed that over a 24-hour period, green tea extract increases the metabolic rate by 4%. This increase in fat oxidation was higher than in subjects who used a placebo or caffeine. In addition, this stimulation of thermogenesis and fat oxidation by the green tea extract was not accompanied by an increase in heart rate. Thus, green tea extract has a distinct advantage over stimulant diet drugs, which can have adverse cardiovascular effects, especially for obese individuals with hypertension and other cardiovascular complications. The Green Tea 300 Weight Loss System provides a safe way to burn fat for healthy weight loss.
solidworks2009 | Sep 13, 2009 | Reply
Green Tea Extract has been used as a medicinal beverage to promote health and wellness for over 5000 years. Originating in China the earliest references date back to 2737 B.C. It was widely used among China’s most respected and influential figures in society and confined to the wealthy area of the population.
According to ancient history there are many accounts of how the leaf was discovered. Regardless of whom the pioneer was luckily someone decided to taste it. Over time the discovery of its health implications have been astounding!
In the earliest stages it was drank with hot water and already being noted of the benefits to the nervous and digestive systems. It is jam packed with bioflavonoids and antioxidants called polyphenols which one of their main purposes is to fight free radicals in your body. Today with modern medicine there have been nearly 2000 studies that validate its health benefits. Notably:
1.) Weight Loss
2.) Prevention of Cancer Cells
3.) Raise Your “Good” Cholesterol Levels
4.) Slows Progression of Arthritis
Green Tea Extract is a common ingredient in fat burning products. It increases thermogenesis in fat storing cells and increases your metabolism without increasing your heart rate. People trying to lose weight don’t get the side effects as other over the counter fat loss products like jitters, headaches, and anxiety.
Free radicals naturally occur in the body. However they are extremely unstable and due to environmental factors such as pollution, they can cause disease and illness from altering a person’s DNA. Antioxidants are substances that look to eliminate free radicals in the body and Green Tea Extract is loaded with the powerful antioxidant Epigallocatechin. EGCG for short has been shown to inhibit cancer cell growth without damaging healthy tissue.
thalia | Sep 13, 2009 | Reply
Green Tea has become the latest buzzword in terms of good health. Its nutritional and medical benefits have in fact, been discovered in China and Japan several thousands of years ago, but has just recently become popular in the West. Containing just a quarter of the caffeine found in coffee, green tea made from unfermented tea leaves retains all its nutrients by going through the least amount of processing.
But the most important advantage of drinking green tea is for its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals in our bodies. Free radicals are naturally occurring compounds that can attack and deteriorate cells they can be enhanced by lifestyle habits such as smoking, overexposure to the sun and pollution.. By doing this, free radicals can thus speed up the aging process.
Green tea also contains vitamins A, C, and E as well as compounds called Flavonoids that promote good health. These Flavonoids, called Polyphenols, act as antioxidants that can help counter the aging process. There is a sub-group of Polyphenols called Catechins and one specific type of Catechin called EGCG or Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), is found in abundance in Green tea. This is an antioxidant that is said to be nearly twenty times stronger than Vitamin E. A single cup of green tea contains 200 milligrams of Catechins, the nutritional benefits of which are equal to consuming eight fresh apples. And since the concentration of EGCG is the highest in Green tea as compared to other antioxidant rich foods such as garlic, kale, spinach and Brussels sprouts and twice as effective as the antioxidant Resveratrol found in red wine, drinking several cups a day is highly recommended.
But, you are not only getting a healthy dose of Catechins with your cup of green tea. You are getting a whole lot more by way of Gallic acid, another strong antioxidant, Carotenoids, Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), Tocopherols, and minerals such as chromium, manganese, selenium, zinc and certain phytochemical compounds all of which contribute to better health.
Fonda70 | Sep 14, 2009 | Reply
I like green tea because of the green tea taste and the function of the green tea.
The Beauty Bunny | Sep 18, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for the info!
leviand | Sep 22, 2009 | Reply
There are many health benefits of drinking Green Tea and they are:
Green Tea contains ingredients the help burn down your body fat and give you more energy.
You can reduce weight by drinking Green Tea regularly without any side effects.
Drinking Green Tea will help to reduce the risk of Cardio vascular diseases and Hypertension.
Green tea will help you build a stronger heart as it gives you more energy and you will easily be able to exercise. Green tea acts as cleanser and tries to get rid of all the toxins from your body.
People can lose weight in two ways and one is by eating less food and the other by is by using up more calories. Green tea gives you the benefit of increasing your output and so you end up doing more exercise and are more active and this way you can burn more calories.
Green tea contains antioxidants that help improve your immune system and strengthens your body. This gives you the protection against many dangerous diseases. You should never choose caffeine free green tea as the chemicals that are used to remove the Caffeine destroys the beneficial nutrients of the green tea and thus it become useless for your health.
matchatea | Sep 22, 2009 | Reply
Matcha Green Tea Powder may be a bit more expensive than other green tea products, but that is because it is hand picked and only the best tea leaves make the cut, and it takes a long time to grind the leaves for the powder. Powdered teas have been around since the Song Dynasty and the preparation and drinking of the tea was performed as a ritual by the Zen Buddhists.
Technically, the cost of the matcha green tea powder depends on the grade of the powder. One such grade has to do with the location of the the leaf/leaves on the tea bush. Those leaves picked from the top are softer and considered a higher grade whereas the leaves at the bottom are harder and considered to be of lower grade.
Other grade levels that are considered are where the leaves are dried. The leaves are not to be exposed to direct sunlight in order to preserve the quality. Care in grinding, which requires a special technique to maintain the best grade. Lastly, the tea leaves must be kept from oxidation to retain the finer grade of tea leaf.
tribaleffect | Sep 22, 2009 | Reply
The amount of benefits discovered is the reason why this has become so popular as a dietary supplement in current times. Having increased stamina and energy makes a person last longer during their work outs and often times even gives them the motivation they need to keep pushing forth and working out more and more. Without energy how can someone work out?
With increased metabolism you can eat more food than before, or even better; you can eat the same amount as before but still lose weight. Metabolism is a huge problem for people especially women. Their body doesn’t process food fast enough and the rate of fat gain increases exponentially at times.
Also reports are showing that these supplements are actually increasing peoples immune systems. Studies show that green tea supplements can make your heart work healthier and prevent many cardiovascular related diseases and other diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and more.
patricio cuellar | Sep 24, 2009 | Reply
Green tea has been used traditionally to control blood sugar in the body. Animal studies suggest that green tea may help prevent the development of type 1 diabetes and slow the progression once it has developed. People with type 1 diabetes produce little or no insulin, a hormone that converts glucose (sugar), starches, and other foods into energy needed for daily life. Green tea may help regulate glucose in the body.
A few small clinical studies have found that daily supplementation of the diet with green tea-extract powder lowered the hemoglobin A1c level in individuals with borderline diabetes.
borderline | Sep 24, 2009 | Reply
Recent studies have shown that catechins are instrumental in one significant green tea extract benefit – weight loss promotion. Catechins in green tea extract affect metabolism in a number of ways: suppressing appetite, inhibiting intestinal lipases, decreasing fat absorption, increasing fat excretion, increasing uncoupling proteins, accelerating thermogenesis, and decreasing lipogenic enzymes. Due to its potential therapeutic advantages and its role in the promotion of weight loss, green tea extract has now become the subject of global studies.
Numerous studies suggest that one green tea extract benefit is its ability to increase metabolism and help burn fat more effectively. A study made a confirmation that when green tea and caffeine are combined, there is significant improvement in the efforts of a moderately obese individual who is trying to lose weight and maintain it. Several researchers believe that catechins are the main causes of the fat-burning effect of the herb.
samuel | Sep 25, 2009 | Reply
Today, scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. For example, in 1994 the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.
vivaespania | Sep 25, 2009 | Reply
Tea has been used as an aid for weight loss. Drinking a cup of tea with each meal is a protocol for using tea successfully as a metabolic stimulant. Tea by itself carries only 4 calories per serving, and it’s most healthy when consumed with nothing added. The caffeine in tea increases body function to help burn more calories and the polyphenols seem to aid in the digestion of fat, truly making it a Chinese diet tea.. Pu-erh and Oolong teas have received the most attention regarding weight loss, but all types of tea offer a low calorie alternative to commercial beverages.
davissornazar | Oct 3, 2009 | Reply
Several polyphenols – the potent antioxidants green tea’s famous for – seem to help keep cancer cells from gaining a foothold in the body, by discouraging their growth and then squelching the creation of new blood vessels that tumors need to thrive. Study after study has found that people who regularly drink green tea reduce their risk of breast, stomach, esophagus, colon, and/or prostate cancer.
michael jackson | Oct 3, 2009 | Reply
Promotes weight loss- the leaves of green tea plants help raise metabolism in the body. By increasing the amount of calories burned in a 24-hour period, green tea promotes weight loss.
Prevent bad breath- an element found in green tea decreases the growth of odor-causing bacteria. It is said that drinking a cup or two of green tea may help maintain fresh breath.
Reduce smoking risks- cigarette smokers who drink up to six cups of green tea daily reduces their susceptibility to risks caused by the toxins emitted in cigarette smoke.
Beauty remedy- green tea may be used to freshen up the face and sooth tired or strained eyes. It can be applied to spots and blemishes to lessen their visibility.
Antiseptic properties- Green tea is also known to treat minor cuts and rashes, and is an effective treatment for sunburn.
Green teas inhibit the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can trigger an immune response
little casper | Oct 4, 2009 | Reply
· Reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood
· Improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.
· Raises metabolism and increases fat oxidation (weight loss)
· Thins blood and prevents clotting
· Assists in recovery after a heart attack
· Helps minimize brain damage after a stroke
· Improves the effectiveness of cancer drugs while reducing their side effects
· Improves insulin sensitivity in adult onset diabetes (Type II)
· Builds bones
· Protects liver from harmful substances
· Increases exercise endurance
health ideas | Oct 4, 2009 | Reply
Researchers are also now looking at having other green tea health benefits and that would be to help individuals lose weight. Green tea has been proven to aid individuals in burning calories. This is a healthy new way to help lose weight while keeping your body fit with nutrients that work in helping you to burn more calories during exercise.
People with tooth decay can also drink green tea and help prevent it the disease from worsening. Green tea helps keep teeth from decaying and rotting away. Drinking green tea will help keep your teeth looking fresh and beautiful while also brushing and flossing.
Many people in the world have trouble with arthritis and also have a problem finding a way to help with it. Well green tea is a great way to help. Drinking green tea can help reduce the pain and aches from arthritis.
perfection | Oct 6, 2009 | Reply
The simple fact that green tea has been used to treat a wide range of ailments for more than four thousand years indicates that this natural ingredient is indeed special. Even though green tea has been a traditional medicine among the Asians for all of the past four thousand years, it is only in the past few years that scientific research into the medicinal properties of green tea has been carried out.
The findings of these studies have shown that indeed, green tea possess various curative and therapeutic features. Scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing firm confirmation and evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea.
It has also been found that in addition to boosting one’s vitality, green tea diet has properties which assist with weight loss. To date, a lot of scientific investigations have been carried out to establish the benefits of green tea diets. The outcome of these studies is positive; showing that indeed green tea diet is a healthy and effective way to lose weight.
medical choose | Oct 6, 2009 | Reply
Green tea reduces body fat accretion caused by high-fat diet in rats through beta-adrenoceptor activation of thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue. Conducted by chief scientist J.J. Choo of the Department of Food and Nutrition, Kunsan National University, this study aimed to find out if green tea can suppress body fat and to find out whether this suppression is connected with thermogenesis spurred by the body’s beta-adrenoceptor being activated.
To investigate the weight loss benefit of green tea on rats, the scientists placed their subjects on a high-fat diet and provided them with green tea extract. It was discovered that even though the rats were on a high-fat diet, the green tea extract counterbalanced fat gain without affecting the amount of energy they took in. Green tea was said to have shown some weight loss benefits in the fact that it can prevent fat from being stored, can increase protein levels, and promote thermogenesis by triggering beta-adrenoceptor to action.
Recent findings of green tea extract AR25 (Exolise) and its activity for the treatment of obesity. This study is a collaborative work between Doctors P. Chantre and D. Lairon of the Laboratoires Arkopharma in Carros, France. Published in the 2002 issue of Phytomedicine, this study aimed to find out if green tea extract has weight loss benefits and can be a potential cure for obesity.
yesilcay | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
Kanser hücrelerinin vücutta durmasını zorlaştıran bir antioksidan çeşidi olan polifenoller aynı zamanda kan damarlarınızdaki akışkanlığıda güçlendirmektedir . Burada anlatmak istediğimiz nokta, yeşil çay tüketimi kolon, meme, mide ve prostat kanseri olma riskinizi azaltmaktadır.
Şayet vücudunuzun herhangi bir yaranız varsa Yeşil Çay ile onu bile kapatmak mümkün ; Demlendikten sonra yeşil çay yapraklarını atmayıp biraz pamuğu bu yeşil çay yapraklarına sıkıca bastırın, ardından pamuğu yaranıza sürün, masaj yapar gibi. Yeşil Çay böyle kullanıldığında doğal bir antiseptik görevi görür ve ciltte yaranın kaşınmasını büyük ölçüde azaltır. Turist okurlarımız için ; Güneş yanıkları ve uzun süren diskodan sonraki gözaltı morlukları için de aynı yöntemi kullanın sorunlarınızı çözün.
Ayrıca Yeşil çay güneşten kaynaklanan cilt kanserini önlemede yardımcı maddelerde içerir. Güneşe çıkmadan önce pamukla ıslatılmış yeşil çay özütlerinden cildinize sürebilirsiniz böyle ufak bir önlem almış olursunuz .
Düzenli ve sağlıklı bir kan basıncınızın olması hayati açıdan çok çok önemli. Günde yarım fincan yeşil çay içen üyelerimiz, içmeyen 7 gün sağlık üyelerine oranla yüzde 50 daha az yüksek tansiyon riski taşımakta. Yeşil çay içeriğinde bulunan antioksidanlar sayesinde, yüksek kan basıncını ve kan damarlarının büzüşüp daralmasını engelliyor.
desperate patchy | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
For centuries green tea has held strong to its reputation as a very effective and trustworthy anti-oxidant for all kinds of health problems and diseases. The Chinese have been using it for over 4,000 years to treat problems like headaches and infections and is now being tested and proven with hard evidence of its strong healing properties by science and research institutions all over the world. People who are suffering from diseases or the symptoms of possible terminal illnesses turn to this strong herbal plant since the benefits of green tea include even the hardest of health problems now present in many people.
The benefits of green tea include a lot of healing and preventive processes that cater to diseases like cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, infections, impaired immune functions, and cardiovascular diseases. The benefits of green tea also involve problems with high cholesterol and improving the cholesterol rate in the body. By drinking recommended amounts of green tea, the human body is cleansed from toxins that usually cause a lot of health problems, which in the future improves your health and your lifestyle as well. You will feel relaxed, full of energy, and even develop a good outlook in life once you drink a good cup of green tea.
michigancuisine | Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
Green tea contains on average 6% to 7% catechols and 2% to 3% caffeine.
In order to obtain the properties of increasing thermogenesis and of inhibiting digestive lipases which are described above, a sufficient supply of catechols is necessary. It is thus necessary to carry out an extraction of the green tea making it possible to obtain an extract which is sufficiently concentrated in catechols.
By way of example, the following extraction process can be used: 1 kg of the tips of ground stems, comprising the last two leaves and the bud, of green tea are extracted by percolation for 6 to 8 h with 10 kg of 80% ethanol (m/m). After filtration, the extract is concentrated under partial vacuum at a maximum temperature of 60° C. The concentrated extract is then spray-dried at a maximum temperature of 250° C. with or without maltodextrin, depending on the plotter specifications selected. This process gives an extract containing 20% to 30% catechols and 5% to 10% caffeine.
This example is not limiting, and other extraction processes for obtaining an extract which is sufficiently rich in catechols can be used, in particular by varying the proportions of water and ethanol, or by using other solvents such as water, ethyl acetate, methanol, etc., alone or in combination. The choice of solvents selected will make it possible to vary the catechol and caffeine contents, the objective being a high catechol content, since the catechols are the main source of the pharmacological properties demonstrated above.
mymallady | Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
There is some scientific evidence that drinking green tea can improve thinking skills, and might help lower cholesterol and other fats called triglycerides. Green tea consumption might also prevent or delay Parkinson’s disease and possibly help to prevent cancer of the bladder, esophagus, and pancreas. But green tea does not seem to help prevent stomach cancer.
There isn’t enough information to know if green tea is effective for the other conditions people use it for including: kidney disease, heart disease, kidney stones, tooth decay, and others.
billymcbilly | Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
There are a large variety of green teas that are available for you, all which have been crafted together in the quest to find alternate flavors with the same health benefits. When one is looking into the different types of teas, it can easily be seen that the combinations that have been made are to create a blend that provide you with the perfect taste. One of the blends that have become popular with this concept is Jasmine Green Tea.
The Jasmine Green Tea that is used comes from a blend of natural sources that are used to create an alternate flavor. This begins with the green tea of Pouching, which is an ancient Chinese blend. This is then combined with Jasmine flowers, which are known for their sweet flavor, as well as their fragrance that adds to the overall effects of the tea.
astimemory | Oct 17, 2009 | Reply
A recent scientific paper from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concludes that a green tea diet increases metabolism and oxidizes fat – without raising heart rates. The heart-rate item merits significance because increased heart rates can lead to adverse cardiac effects. Since there are only two ways to get rid of fat – decreasing food intake (diet) or increasing energy expenditure (exercise) – this makes green tea a much-needed helper for those unable to do the former (diet), at least successfully. And to expend energy without putting a load on the ticker makes green tea even that much more a winning alternative to stimulant-laden weight-loss concoctions.
Love the idea of a green tea diet but can’t stand the taste of tea? Don’t despair. There’s hope for you, yet! Green tea extract comes in pill form, as well, so you’ll need to come up with some other excuse! Taken as a dietary supplement, green tea extract usually comes in 500 mg. capsules taken two or three times daily. Now, that’s not hard, is it? And no bitter-beer-face aftertaste, either!
batman | Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
Enlarge ImagePregnant women would be wise to limit the amount of green tea they drink during pregnancy, and should be careful about taking any green tea supplements. Green tea is rich in antioxidants, and has a host of health benefits relating to dental health, blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and weight loss. But researchers have found, whilst examining the active constituent of green tea, the epigallocatechins, or EGCG for short, that it may affect the way the body uses folate. Folate is important for pregnant women as it prevents neural tube birth defects in babies.
The problem of green tea during pregnancy is that the EGCG molecules are structurally similar to a compound called methotrexate. Methotrexate is able to kill cancer cells by chemically bonding with an enzyme in the body called enzyme dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR). Healthy people have this enzyme also – it is part of what is called the folate pathway, which is the pathway, or steps, the body takes to transform nutrients like folate into something that can be used to support its normal functions.
delibo | Oct 24, 2009 | Reply
Green tea and health benefits of this tea are something that many people are talking about these days. As so many of us strive to achieve optimum benefits, we want to understand what is best for our bodies and do everything we can to make sure they receive everything they need to be able to provide us with a long, healthy life.
It isn’t only green tea and health benefits of tea that people are talking about, but also the best possible way to get the benefits of green tea and other antioxidants.
It has been proven that this tea can reduce glucose levels in the body of some people, which can be great news for those suffering with diabetes.
In addition to green tea and health benefits of the tea, flavonoids are also a powerful antioxidant with many benefits. Flavonoids can also be found in red wine and grapes.
There are also found in high-quality natural multi-vitamin supplements that offer not only the health benefits of green tea and flavonoids, but also the health benefits of other nutrients.
amaral | Oct 24, 2009 | Reply
1. Green tea can help to stop the growth and spread of cells that cause cancer. Research has also suggested that because Japan has a comparatively low rate of cancer, it could be down to drinking tea.
2. Tea can be a weight loss aid as there are no calories in tea without milk. When combined with a healthy diet and exercise, drinking tea can be a good way to lose weight.
3. Tea can help to prevent diabetes, as it stops as much sugar being broken don, and being absorbed into the blood stream. For those with diabetes, it can also reduce the risk of cataracts.
4. Tea is very effective at thinning the blood, in fact, as effective as aspirin. This means that it can be a good alternative to taking medication on a daily basis in order to thin the blood.
5. Antioxidants contained in tea can help to prevent arthritis. The antioxidants block the enzymes which attack and destroy the bones. For those people who already have arthritis, drinking green tea can help to lessen the effects, and make the condition less painful.
6. Tea is believed to have anti aging properties. The Japanese have one of the longest life expectancies in the world, and this is partly attributed to drinking green tea. In addition, there are many new anti-aging beauty products that include tea extracts.
yesilcay | Oct 27, 2009 | Reply
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eronella | Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
Sencha green tea is one of the most popular types of green tea. As an introduction to the green tea family this is perhaps the best green tea since it is very economical and has the most recognizable taste of all green teas for sale.
Kabusecha is another choice and it considered one of the best green teas today. It remains a favorite with customers throughout the world because it is taken from the first and finest harvest. It has a signature scent that is a grassy aroma associated with the best green tea.
A Japanese green tea option is Myou-Kou which is a green tea that is deep steamed. This tea has a thicker, bolder flavor compared to the lighter green teas and is considered the most unique and best green tea available.
thebestteaofalltimes | Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
The most popular green tea supplement to hit the market in the past few years is the Wu-Yi Tea. It is an all natural green tea from China that is loaded with fat burning substances. These are the same substances that are present in dangerous pills and burners, but guess what…these are all natural and totally safe.
Green tea is also a wonderful antioxidant which in itself can help you lose weight. Antioxidants are known to clean out your body of toxins that can cause problems with your organs as well as cause you to gain weight. The type of antioxidant present in green tea is also the hardest to get from normal food, but the most effective. All four of the other antioxidants can be found in fruits and vegetables, but not this one.
Alias Cardiac | Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
A study reported on in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that green tea extract resulted in a significant increase in energy expenditure (a metabolism ‘boost’). The researchers also concluded that that over a 24-hour period, green tea extract increases the metabolic rate by 4%. These effects are probably due to the high concentrations of catechin polyphenols found in green tea. These work to help intensify levels of fat oxidation and thermo genesis (the rate at which your body burns calories).
Population-based clinical studies have shown that men who drink more than 10 cups of green tea per day are less likely to develop disorders of the liver. Green tea also seems to protect the liver from the damaging effects of toxic substances such as alcohol. Animal studies have shown that green tea helps protect against the development of liver tumors in mice.
Results from several animal and human studies suggest that one of the polyphenols present in green tea, known as catechin, may help treat viral hepatitis (inflammation of the liver from a virus). In these studies, catechin was isolated from green tea and used in very high concentrations. It is not clear whether green tea (which contains a lower concentration of catechins) confers these same benefits to people with hepatitis.
greentealover | Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
Two great benefits of green tea are the enjoyment and energy, but the greatest benefit is the health benefits. These are becoming increasingly more noticeable with green tea. Antioxidants are abundant in green tea and they help counterbalance free radicals. As a result of our bodies natural metabolic processes, free radical are produced which cause damage to our cells. Antioxidants prevent some of this damage by counterbalancing these free radicals. Follow the urge to grab a cup and enjoy some green tea no matter which of the three benefits interest you.
nutritional facts | Nov 10, 2009 | Reply
The results of the study on the cancer benefit of green tea diets were astounding and it led to further more researches that investigate other aspects of green tea diet. In a study conducted by American and Swiss scientists in the University of Geneva, it has been found that the EGCG found in green tea diets can increase the 24-hour energy expenditure of the body. They concluded that this is due to the ability of antioxidants present in green tea diet to stimulate thermogenesis, otherwise known as fat metabolism. According to their findings, people who were on a green tea diet exhibited a significant four percent increase in their normal metabolic rates. This led the scientists to conclude that green tea diet has a major contributing factor in weight loss.
Another study conducted in China was designed to investigate further on green tea diet’s weight loss benefit. They decided that since green tea diet can significantly increase fat metabolism, then green tea diet probably would help lowering down cholesterol levels as well. Their hypothesis was proven when they introduced green tea diet on 240 people with mild to extremely high cholesterol levels. After only twelve weeks, they observed that those on a green tea diet dropped sixteen percent in their cholesterol levels.
Based on the above study, it can also be hypothesized that green tea diet can cure obesity. Green tea diet’s catechin polyphenols can delay the reaction of gastric and pancreatic lipases in the body. These enzymes are the ones responsible for storing calories into fats in the body. By delaying these enzymes, green tea diets can therefore lessen fat concentration and prevent obesity in people.
ginkgoka | Nov 10, 2009 | Reply
Green tea is another of the natural products for which many claims have been made. Green tea provides a pick-me-up beverage that adds to the healthy glow you will have as the weight comes off. Green tea is used by some individuals as a natural tonic that perks up your brain and doesn’t add hundreds of calories to do it. If you are trying to lose weight naturally, take a sip or two of green tea throughout the day.
nameless man | Nov 10, 2009 | Reply
Green Tea Extract is essential in a human body for lowering the cholesterol content and preventing the growth of cancer cells. They also slow down arthritis, aging and are responsible for the losing of the fat content in the body. The active constituents present in a green tea extract are the most powerful antioxidants. They are flavonols and polyphenols that are commonly known as catechin. Epigallocatechin gallate known as EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant present in a green tea extract.
The antioxidant power of Epigallocatechin gallate is 100 times more than that of the capacity of Vitamin C and E. They are helpful in stabilizing the membranes of the cells and they also keep the DNA intact. They lower the bad cholesterol content present in a human body and are responsible for increasing the good cholesterol content. They are essential for the protection against arthritis diseases mainly osteoarthritis. The green tea extract prevents skin cancer, breast cancer and lung cancer. They destroy the cancer cells present in the body and this stops the stimulation of the other cells by the cancer cells. Women consuming green tea are less likely to have breast cancer.
kominake | Nov 10, 2009 | Reply
Green tea has been enjoyed by the Chinese and Japanese cultures for thousands of years, yet it has not been until relatively recently that the rest of the world has discovered the joys of green tea. It is considered to be one of the most popular herbal supplements in the world. Green tea offers many nutritional benefits; such as its ability to help loss weight, lower cholesterol, increase immune function, and improve the cardiovascular system. The reason for green tea being so incredibly beneficial lies in the fact that the green tea leaf is rich in healthy antioxidants called catechin polyphenols.
The most powerful of these catechins is EGCG and it accounts for 10% to 50% of the total catechin content of green tea. The EGCG in green tea is beneficial for the heart and circulatory health and support of the body’s natural resistance to cancer of the bladder, breast, colon, esophagus, lung, pancreas, prostate, skin and stomach. It is anywhere from 25 to 100 times more potent than vitamins C and E.