Green tea – “Asian Paradox”
Green tea, known by some as the “Asian Paradox”, may reduce cardiovascular disease and cancer. Even though Asians consume more cigarettes than most other countries, they have lower incidences of cardiovascular disease and cancer. This may be linked to their high consumption of tea, particularly green tea. On average, people in
The antioxidants found in green tea have also been touted to improve gastrointestinal function, alcohol metabolism, kidney, liver, and pancreatic function, protect skin and eyes, and alleviate arthritis. Teas has also been used to mange and prevent allergies, diabetes, bacterial and viral infections, cavities, and improve neurological and psychological health.
The human body constantly produces unstable molecules called oxidants, which are often referred to as free radicals. To become stable, oxidants steal electrons from other molecules and, in the process, damages cell proteins and genetic material. This damage may leave the cell vulnerable to cancer. Antioxidants hunt for and seize oxidants.
All varieties of tea (white, green, oolong, and black) come from the leaves of a single evergreen plant, Camellia sinensis. Green tea contains higher levels of antioxidants than black tea due to a lower level of processing. Black tea is produced by allowing the leaves to ferment and oxidized.
- They scavenge oxidants before cell injuries occur
- Reduce the occurrence and size of chemically induced tumors
- Inhibit the growth of tumor cells
Unfortunately, studies involving humans have been conflicting. One study in Chine that involved over 18,000 men found that tea drinkers were nearly half as likely to develop stomach or esophageal cancer as men who drank little tea, even after adjusting for smoking and other health and diet factors. A study at the
However, a study in the
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I personally feel better when I consume green tea on a daily basis. At first I did not like the taste, but I quickly began to like it. Green tea does contain caffeine, but only about a quarter of what is found in coffee. At one point I drank about 3 cups a day, and I did suffer from some withdrawals for a couple of days when I stopped consuming it. I now have a cup every couple of days and plan to start consuming one cup per day.
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I also consume green tea on a daily basis for almost a year now. I lost a bunch of weight & i feel amazing since. i would recommend this to everyone.
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Green Tea is definately a healthy drink and something that is perfect for weight loss when used alongside a healthy diet. The myth that there is less caffeine in green tea than coffee should be dispelled though, as there is actually more.
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I drink a lot of green tea because studies have shown it boosts one’s metabolism. I am trying to loose weight.
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