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Suffering from a headache? Depressed? Or have you been diagnosed with cancer? Take Green tea. The Chinese have long believed that it is a panacea for several ailments. They have enthusiastically recommended it as a medicine for the last four thousand years and have eulogized on for a variety of ailments. Modern discoveries on its properties have confirmed that it is indeed a medicine for the treatment of several kinds of maladies—be it, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular disease, infection or impaired immune function. The list is growing longer by the day!
Like black tea, it is derived from the Camellia sinensis plant said to have been discovered by the Emperor Shennong 4700 years ago in China. While the leaves of the plant are fermented to create black tea, the leaves of this plant are steamed to produce Green tea. The process of steaming prevents the EGCG compound from oxidizing and destroying the beneficial effect of the chemical components of this amazing tea.
Researchers have noted that like cacao it contains a class of polyphenols called catechins, which consist mainly of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin gallate and gallocatechin gallate. Catechins have been reported to have various physiological and pharmacological properties over the years.
Several studies have revealed that ingesting green tea has proved to be an effective method of lowering LDL cholesterol levels and preventing blood clots. The benefits to dieters are being talked about widely that includes speeding up the burning of calories in the body and reducing weight. Dentists recommend as it has been found to prevent tooth decay and kills bacteria that cause plaque. Many skin products are being recognized and a large number of skin care products are being marketed today.
The supplements–containing pollyphenols and catechins from Camellia Sinensis--allows the body absorb more antioxidants into the blood stream. The biochemical changes in the body induced by the supplement extracts over a period of time include up-regulation of muscular beta-oxidation and improved endurance capacity, increased levels of health and energy. The beneficial effects of taking Green tea Extracts is seen in uptake in fatty acid and stimulation of lipid metabolism in the muscle, inhibition of cancer cells and blood coagulation
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