HOW GREEN IS THE TEA?

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Going back thousands of years, green tea has been enjoyed in both Japan and China, both as a wonderful tea to drink and for all its herbal healing properties.For 4,000 years, Asians have regarded green tea as something more than just a beverage. Green tea was used as herbal medicine and treatment for everything from headaches to depressions and even to weight loss.

Research studies have been conducted in recent years to identify what compound present in green tea makes it a potent health drink.

The scientists have found that green tea contains several antioxidants, which are responsible for many ofgreen tea's health benefits, including weight loss.

A research study by American and Swiss scientists on the weight loss benefit of green tea was concluded and the results of which were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Urology.

During the course of the study, they have found that green tea contains certain compounds that contribute to its potential as a weight loss tea.

In recent times, green tea has also caught on in the West for the same reasons. Many scientific studies have been done to determine whether its therapeutic use is justified, and to learn just why green tea is so effective. Much has been learned, and one of the most exciting discoveries has been the link between green tea and losing weight.

The main components of green tea are: The main components of green tea, and their effects are;

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  Polyphenols catechins- these lower cholesterol, regulates blood sugar and blood pressure levels, works as an anti-oxidant, kills virus and bacteria, prevents halitosis, may reduce the risk of tumours.
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  Vitamin C- reduces stress, boosts immune system.
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  Vitamin B-complex- aids absorption of carbohydrates.
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  Vitamin E- acts as an antioxidant and prevents ageing.
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  Flavonoids-strengthen blood vessels and prevent halitosis.
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  Polysaccharides-lowers blood sugar.
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  Fluoride-prevents cavities.
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  Theanine-amino acid which gives green tea its distinctive flavour.

Why is Green Tea and Losing Weight So Effective?

Green tea has been proven to have several connections in the area of weight loss. It helps to speed up the metabolism causing the body to use for rest of the story please click here.I gain have the problem of space here,

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