Looking For A Nutrition Tea That Will Enhance Your Overall Health?

By Aoife Joyce

Have you heard that Green Tea as a nutrition tea is hugely beneficial to your overall health? If so, do you know exactly why? After reading this, you will know all its major benefits and you may find it is the perfect tea for you!

Green Tea, as well as Black Tea and Oolong Tea, were discovered in China over 4,000 years ago. They have all been consumed since then on a daily basis, mainly in the Far East, to both improve and sustain general health. It is only in recent years however, that the vast nutritional properties of these teas and the effects they boast on overall health have gained worldwide recognition as they rightly deserve. There have been immense quantities of both medical and scientific research studies completed, all in the attempt of gaining more understanding of the degrees to which these teas can impact your life. On the whole, studies to date verify that they have the ability to extend and noticeably advance ones vigour and natural life.

The main ingredient found in Green Tea that gives it its 'magical' quality are catechin polyphenols, specifically epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Or as they are more widely known, antioxidants. The difference between Green Tea as a nutrition tea specifically and Oolong and Black Tea, is that Green Tea leaves are steamed during production, which prevents EGCG from oxidizing. Black Tea and Oolong Tea leaves however are fermented during production, which in turn results in the EGCG's being converted into other compounds. This is what makes Green Tea stand out on its own against any other teas.

While Green Tea proudly holds 27% catechin polyphenols, it is proven to be 100 times more valuable to you than its contender Vitamin C and 25 times more valuable than Vitamin E! You now have your first thrilling reason to instantly become a Green Tea convert!

Three Key Health Benefits Of Green Tea You Did Not Know, Until Now... 1.EGCG essentially kills cancer cells, at EVERY stage of cancer! This is possible as it inhibits development of tumours, eradicates tumour supporters, deactivates enzymes that give rise to cell production and obstructs chemical carcinogens 2.Moreover, these superb antioxidants lower LDL cholesterol intensity in the blood, by fixing themselves to the cholesterol beads stopping them from becoming fixed to the lining of the arteries for instance. In addition to this, they hinder blood clot formation (Thrombosis), which ensures prevention of heart attacks and strokes. 3.Unpaired electrons that are produced naturally in the body to a quantity are called Free Radicals. Due to their 'free' state they cause harm to cell membranes and thus internal structures, permitting maturity of cardiovascular diseases, cancer and are also capable of injuring DNA. Yet, on an optimistic note, in simple terms, EGCG (antioxidants) has the amazing capability of killing Free Radicals!

By absorbing these 3 main benefits above, you can see why for 4,000 plus years Green Tea has been used as a nutrition tea for medicinal purposes as well as for general well being in the Far East. You might be inclined to assume that with Green Tea being so good for you that it may not deliver a much sought after flavour, but on the contrary - Green Tea has an extremely delicate flavour and is superbly refreshing and light compared to your regular teas and coffees! - 32389

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