Posts Tagged ‘Egcg’
crystal_d_c asked:
Has anyone had experience with the Green tea fat burner capsules by Applied Nutrition? Please do share good or bad. I have had two people one being a pharmicist and another a family friend swear by it. One lost 10lbs in a month and the other 4 clothing sizes in a month. Just curious what others think.
Has anyone had experience with the Green tea fat burner capsules by Applied Nutrition? Please do share good or bad. I have had two people one being a pharmicist and another a family friend swear by it. One lost 10lbs in a month and the other 4 clothing sizes in a month. Just curious what others think.
Trey Winston asked:
Have you tried a cup of green tea yet? If you have, you are one of a growing number of people who are catching on to a growing trend. These days, the green tea wave is one of the strongest tendencies among the growing number of people who want to live healthily.
Green tea is increasingly lauded for its claimed health benefits, ranging from promoting mental clarity to preventing several types of cancer, or even prolonging life. That’s why a lot of health-conscious individuals have made green tea a part of their daily diet, some having made a complete switch from coffee to the green brew.
Behind the health claims lie the green beverage’s high content of antioxidants, substances that protect the cells of the body and strengthen the immune system. While several foods can claim to contain antioxidants, the tea plant has its own brand, called epogallocatechin gallate, or EGCG.
In laboratory tests, EGCG displays extremely strong antioxidant qualities, and is several hundred times stronger than more famous substances such as vitamin E and vitamin C. Green tea contains more EGCG than black teas, as up to thirty percent of the dry weight of the tea is pure antioxidant healthiness.
But the next health wave is already gathering momentum, and this time it’s white. White tea is measured to have an antioxidant content up to three times greater that green tea. In addition, white tea lacks the vegetal, «grassy» taste that characterizes green tea.
There are two main reasons why white tea has such a high concentration of antioxidants. First, it is only minimally processed after the harvest. Green tea, by contrast, is slightly oxidized («fermented») and then pan-fried or steamed to halt the oxidation process. White tea is not oxidized at all, which means that the antioxidants are intact when the tea ships.
Second, because white tea is harvested only during a few days very early in the spring, the leaves are very young. In fact, they are still buds, which means that the antioxidants that have been generated in the leaves throughout the winter are at their highest concentration.
Unlike animals, plants don’t have an active immune system, and must depend on various chemicals to fight decay of their cells. The antioxidants are vital in that regard, and in white tea, they are concentrated more than in any other natural product.
When brewed, white tea takes on a pale, golden hue. The aroma is mild and fresh, and the flavor is subtle, fresh, and almost flowery. Many who have tried green tea are surprised to find that this even healthier tea does not have the same leafy flavor.
White tea comes in several varieties, but the most exclusive ones consist entirely of very young, tightly rolled buds covered in the fine, white down that gives the tea its name.
White tea is usually sold only in loose leaves, and is more expensive than green tea. This is due to the rarity of the tea – only a tiny amount of this luxurious product is manufactured each year. But unlike most other luxuries, white tea is expressly good for you. So good, in fact, that you’d be hard pressed to find a healthier beverage anywhere.
Have you tried a cup of green tea yet? If you have, you are one of a growing number of people who are catching on to a growing trend. These days, the green tea wave is one of the strongest tendencies among the growing number of people who want to live healthily.
Green tea is increasingly lauded for its claimed health benefits, ranging from promoting mental clarity to preventing several types of cancer, or even prolonging life. That’s why a lot of health-conscious individuals have made green tea a part of their daily diet, some having made a complete switch from coffee to the green brew.
Behind the health claims lie the green beverage’s high content of antioxidants, substances that protect the cells of the body and strengthen the immune system. While several foods can claim to contain antioxidants, the tea plant has its own brand, called epogallocatechin gallate, or EGCG.
In laboratory tests, EGCG displays extremely strong antioxidant qualities, and is several hundred times stronger than more famous substances such as vitamin E and vitamin C. Green tea contains more EGCG than black teas, as up to thirty percent of the dry weight of the tea is pure antioxidant healthiness.
But the next health wave is already gathering momentum, and this time it’s white. White tea is measured to have an antioxidant content up to three times greater that green tea. In addition, white tea lacks the vegetal, «grassy» taste that characterizes green tea.
There are two main reasons why white tea has such a high concentration of antioxidants. First, it is only minimally processed after the harvest. Green tea, by contrast, is slightly oxidized («fermented») and then pan-fried or steamed to halt the oxidation process. White tea is not oxidized at all, which means that the antioxidants are intact when the tea ships.
Second, because white tea is harvested only during a few days very early in the spring, the leaves are very young. In fact, they are still buds, which means that the antioxidants that have been generated in the leaves throughout the winter are at their highest concentration.
Unlike animals, plants don’t have an active immune system, and must depend on various chemicals to fight decay of their cells. The antioxidants are vital in that regard, and in white tea, they are concentrated more than in any other natural product.
When brewed, white tea takes on a pale, golden hue. The aroma is mild and fresh, and the flavor is subtle, fresh, and almost flowery. Many who have tried green tea are surprised to find that this even healthier tea does not have the same leafy flavor.
White tea comes in several varieties, but the most exclusive ones consist entirely of very young, tightly rolled buds covered in the fine, white down that gives the tea its name.
White tea is usually sold only in loose leaves, and is more expensive than green tea. This is due to the rarity of the tea – only a tiny amount of this luxurious product is manufactured each year. But unlike most other luxuries, white tea is expressly good for you. So good, in fact, that you’d be hard pressed to find a healthier beverage anywhere.
kate d asked:
gt’s kombucha tea is made with black tea, so how can they claim there are 100 mg of egcg per bottle?
gt’s kombucha tea is made with black tea, so how can they claim there are 100 mg of egcg per bottle?
i thought only green tea had egcg
Angelina Summers asked:
I’m sure you’ve heard about the health benefits of green tea and how it can have a big effect on various illnesses if drunk on a daily basis. However when tea comes into the equation, we always have to look at what effect the caffeine content is going to have. So is green tea decaffeinated and why does it matter?
The answer to the first part of this question is a big resounding no, as all teas naturally contain caffeine to some extent. And I will address the second part further on in this article.
It’s important for you know that unless it specifically says decaffeinated on the label, the green tea you buy will contain caffeine. And in fact, the longer you steep your cup of tea, the greater the caffeine content will become. Afterwards you are likely to have a pretty restless night, feeling pretty edgy but that will ease off as the caffeine goes out of your system. Depending on your sensitivity to caffeine, you can have a whole range of symptoms. So it does matter if you drink green tea that is decaffeinated in that you will have none of these side effects.
And did you know that small amounts of naturally occurring caffeine are not in the least harmful for you? It’s only when you regularly drink your tea or coffee in larger amounts or take isolated caffeine in power drinks or tablet form that it becomes an issue and potentially dangerous for you.
So how is green tea decaffeinated anyway? Well, there are a few methods for doing this and they all have a different effect on the health benefits of the tea. The first is a very natural method involving spring water and effervescence. This is a very effective way of doing it as it preserves 95% of the EGCG which is the powerful antioxidant which gives green tea its great reputation. Another method uses ethyl acetate and this only retains around 30% of the EGCG which means that the tea has a much lower antioxidizing effect. One amazing fact about EGCG is that it is 200% times more powerful than vitamin E in fighting free radicals in your body. That’s reason enough to want to have some of this incredible antioxidant every day, isn’t it?
If you are asking is green tea decaffeinated, then I am sure you are one of those people like me who lays great importance on living in a healthy way. And yes, it does matter what you eat and drink if you want to be strong and healthy and feel energized. Green tea is an important addition to your daily health regime as it can help to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, enhance your immune system, speed up your metabolism and so burn away unwanted fat, to name just a few benefits.
However, you may well be someone who just isn’t willing to take on the risks of large doses of caffeine every day and would like a healthy alternative.
I think it might interest you to know that there is a very healthy alternative available in the form of green tea extract which has all the benefits of green tea but is in a much easier form to ingest and can be blended with many other herbal extracts to bring you a powerful tonic to combat and readjust all those imbalances that can occur due to your diet and lifestyle. This form is decaffeinated.
And I am sure you would be very interested to learn that when green tea extract is combined with certain other extracts, its healing properties can be greatly enhanced. The synergy of ginger and turmeric, for example is such that green tea’s antioxidizing effect is increased and its absorption greatly improved. When it is combined with other antioxidants, the total effect is greatly increased as each ingredient interacts with the others.
Imagine how powerful that would be to have a daily supplement that could offer a large blend of 76 different herbal extracts, minerals, vitamins and more, one of which is green tea extract in a decaffeinated form, acting together in a synergistic way to maintain optimum health for all times and challenges.
My research has led me to a product that meets this description. Go now to my website to read all about this hugely effective nutritional supplement that can make a big change to your life. This is one I can fully recommend. See if you agree with me.
I’m sure you’ve heard about the health benefits of green tea and how it can have a big effect on various illnesses if drunk on a daily basis. However when tea comes into the equation, we always have to look at what effect the caffeine content is going to have. So is green tea decaffeinated and why does it matter?
The answer to the first part of this question is a big resounding no, as all teas naturally contain caffeine to some extent. And I will address the second part further on in this article.
It’s important for you know that unless it specifically says decaffeinated on the label, the green tea you buy will contain caffeine. And in fact, the longer you steep your cup of tea, the greater the caffeine content will become. Afterwards you are likely to have a pretty restless night, feeling pretty edgy but that will ease off as the caffeine goes out of your system. Depending on your sensitivity to caffeine, you can have a whole range of symptoms. So it does matter if you drink green tea that is decaffeinated in that you will have none of these side effects.
And did you know that small amounts of naturally occurring caffeine are not in the least harmful for you? It’s only when you regularly drink your tea or coffee in larger amounts or take isolated caffeine in power drinks or tablet form that it becomes an issue and potentially dangerous for you.
So how is green tea decaffeinated anyway? Well, there are a few methods for doing this and they all have a different effect on the health benefits of the tea. The first is a very natural method involving spring water and effervescence. This is a very effective way of doing it as it preserves 95% of the EGCG which is the powerful antioxidant which gives green tea its great reputation. Another method uses ethyl acetate and this only retains around 30% of the EGCG which means that the tea has a much lower antioxidizing effect. One amazing fact about EGCG is that it is 200% times more powerful than vitamin E in fighting free radicals in your body. That’s reason enough to want to have some of this incredible antioxidant every day, isn’t it?
If you are asking is green tea decaffeinated, then I am sure you are one of those people like me who lays great importance on living in a healthy way. And yes, it does matter what you eat and drink if you want to be strong and healthy and feel energized. Green tea is an important addition to your daily health regime as it can help to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, enhance your immune system, speed up your metabolism and so burn away unwanted fat, to name just a few benefits.
However, you may well be someone who just isn’t willing to take on the risks of large doses of caffeine every day and would like a healthy alternative.
I think it might interest you to know that there is a very healthy alternative available in the form of green tea extract which has all the benefits of green tea but is in a much easier form to ingest and can be blended with many other herbal extracts to bring you a powerful tonic to combat and readjust all those imbalances that can occur due to your diet and lifestyle. This form is decaffeinated.
And I am sure you would be very interested to learn that when green tea extract is combined with certain other extracts, its healing properties can be greatly enhanced. The synergy of ginger and turmeric, for example is such that green tea’s antioxidizing effect is increased and its absorption greatly improved. When it is combined with other antioxidants, the total effect is greatly increased as each ingredient interacts with the others.
Imagine how powerful that would be to have a daily supplement that could offer a large blend of 76 different herbal extracts, minerals, vitamins and more, one of which is green tea extract in a decaffeinated form, acting together in a synergistic way to maintain optimum health for all times and challenges.
My research has led me to a product that meets this description. Go now to my website to read all about this hugely effective nutritional supplement that can make a big change to your life. This is one I can fully recommend. See if you agree with me.
Aoife Joyce asked:
If you are suffering from any minor irritations or illnesses or you just want to stay in the best health you can, I have some exciting information about Green Tea that will help you on your path to good health. Most people that know of Green Tea would know the basics – it is very good for you. But how many know why it is said to be so good for you. For those of you that are among the many that don’t know any details, I will be giving you some particularly interesting details that may shed some light on its said goodness.
To begin with, Green Tea was found by the Chinese over 4,000 long years ago. It is made from the steamed dried leaves of the shrub plant Camellia Sinensis. Drying the leaves this way allows the delicate antioxidants to remain in their natural and best state. And while talking of antioxidants, the most beneficial and prominent of these is EGCG or in scientific terms Epigallocatechin Gallate. This antioxidant is 100 times more powerful than Vitamin C and is 25 times more effective than Vitamin E. This is lovely news for your skin!
Fats and sugars that we ingest are synthesized by the body into a matter called Triglyceride. Triglyceride is used up by the body as a source of energy. If too much sugars and fats are taken in to the body however, there develops an excess of triglyceride. This excess is part to do with what causes obesity. This is not to say that EGCG can remove problems with weight on its own. However it can help hugely with efforts in reducing weight and weight loss diets. It can work in this way as EGCG actually stimulates the enzyme that dissolves triglyceride.
Those electrons that can cause huge destruction in the body are known as Free Radicals. These electrons are unpaired. Because they are deficient of a partner, they are in a ‘reactive’ state. This means they move around the body searching for a healthy electron to pair up with. Some of them are formed naturally in our bodies, but not to an alarming degree. Most of the free radicals in the body are there by way of external factors like UV radiation and toxins in the atmosphere. As they are unhealthy electrons, by attaching themselves to healthy pair, they can damage that healthy pair. They can cause destruction of the cells membranes, allowing bacteria’s and diseases to enter and form within them.
While this persists, one cell after another, it gives way to larger bodily structures becoming unhealthy. Some results of this could be cardiovascular diseases, lowered immunity, cancer development and possible DNA damage. Prevention of this kind of damage can be helped with increasing intake of EGCG in your diet. EGCG can actually KILL free radicals. Therefore, the more EGCG you take in the higher take in the higher our immunity will be in guarding against illnesses and diseases of this kind.
On this note, Green Tea is not the only food that contains EGCG. It can be sourced in many other foods in high doses also. Some of those foods are carrots, broccoli, strawberries, spinach, grapes and red wine. In saying that, Green Tea does contain the highest percentage of EGCG antioxidants than all previous mentioned foods. Green Tea also holds Vitamin B2, Riboflavin, which is involved in the formation of red blood cells, production of antibodies and cell respiration and growth. This next to EGCG and all the other antioxidants it holds, can help in avoidance of several diseases, some I spoke of above, others include strokes, blood clots, skin cancer and many minor complaints and ailments – age spots, mouth ulcers, gum disease, heartburn, lack luster hair, weak nails, even your memory and vigor.
If you are suffering from any minor irritations or illnesses or you just want to stay in the best health you can, I have some exciting information about Green Tea that will help you on your path to good health. Most people that know of Green Tea would know the basics – it is very good for you. But how many know why it is said to be so good for you. For those of you that are among the many that don’t know any details, I will be giving you some particularly interesting details that may shed some light on its said goodness.
To begin with, Green Tea was found by the Chinese over 4,000 long years ago. It is made from the steamed dried leaves of the shrub plant Camellia Sinensis. Drying the leaves this way allows the delicate antioxidants to remain in their natural and best state. And while talking of antioxidants, the most beneficial and prominent of these is EGCG or in scientific terms Epigallocatechin Gallate. This antioxidant is 100 times more powerful than Vitamin C and is 25 times more effective than Vitamin E. This is lovely news for your skin!
Fats and sugars that we ingest are synthesized by the body into a matter called Triglyceride. Triglyceride is used up by the body as a source of energy. If too much sugars and fats are taken in to the body however, there develops an excess of triglyceride. This excess is part to do with what causes obesity. This is not to say that EGCG can remove problems with weight on its own. However it can help hugely with efforts in reducing weight and weight loss diets. It can work in this way as EGCG actually stimulates the enzyme that dissolves triglyceride.
Those electrons that can cause huge destruction in the body are known as Free Radicals. These electrons are unpaired. Because they are deficient of a partner, they are in a ‘reactive’ state. This means they move around the body searching for a healthy electron to pair up with. Some of them are formed naturally in our bodies, but not to an alarming degree. Most of the free radicals in the body are there by way of external factors like UV radiation and toxins in the atmosphere. As they are unhealthy electrons, by attaching themselves to healthy pair, they can damage that healthy pair. They can cause destruction of the cells membranes, allowing bacteria’s and diseases to enter and form within them.
While this persists, one cell after another, it gives way to larger bodily structures becoming unhealthy. Some results of this could be cardiovascular diseases, lowered immunity, cancer development and possible DNA damage. Prevention of this kind of damage can be helped with increasing intake of EGCG in your diet. EGCG can actually KILL free radicals. Therefore, the more EGCG you take in the higher take in the higher our immunity will be in guarding against illnesses and diseases of this kind.
On this note, Green Tea is not the only food that contains EGCG. It can be sourced in many other foods in high doses also. Some of those foods are carrots, broccoli, strawberries, spinach, grapes and red wine. In saying that, Green Tea does contain the highest percentage of EGCG antioxidants than all previous mentioned foods. Green Tea also holds Vitamin B2, Riboflavin, which is involved in the formation of red blood cells, production of antibodies and cell respiration and growth. This next to EGCG and all the other antioxidants it holds, can help in avoidance of several diseases, some I spoke of above, others include strokes, blood clots, skin cancer and many minor complaints and ailments – age spots, mouth ulcers, gum disease, heartburn, lack luster hair, weak nails, even your memory and vigor.
Kelly Hunter asked:
We have access to more information about our health now than any time in history. It seems like everyday there is a new miracle, a new cure for the things that ail us, another pill or potion that will make us feel better. Green tea is the “now” nutritional supplement. It has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, but is it worth all the hype? What exactly are the benefits and are they effective enough to consider? The Food and Drug Administration has not officially approved green tea or endorsed any of its properties, but believers swear by them.
One of the pros (or cons, depending on your side of the fence on the issue) of it is its caffeine content. The tea contains about have the caffeine as a regular cup of coffee. There are several schools of thought on caffeine’s effect on the body. It’s definitely a stimulant, and some choose to avoid it for that reason. Some dieters say going decaf helps them curb their sweet tooth. Others say the little caffeine boost helps rev them up for their workout.
Another unsubstantiated perk of this beverage is its ability to delay and sometimes alleviate the symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Most such diseases involve the build up of a certain kind of plaque in the brain, which restricts blood flow and leads to the nerve damage that is characteristic of such illnesses. In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the antioxidant EGCG has been shown to positively affect the amount of harmful beta-amyloid protein plaque in lab mice. The animals that were treated with a daily injection of EGCG exhibited a whopping 54 percent less of the harmful plaque than the animals that weren’t treated.
If green tea is what it takes to stave off such dreadful diseases, why isn’t everyone drinking it? Simple, it’s just not enough. Other antioxidants found in the tea water down the effect of RGCG. In order to reproduce the same effect in humans that the lab mice experienced, the dose would have to be about 1,500 or 1,600 milligrams a day. The large amount has been tested on humans and found to be safe.
Advocates also say it contains thermogenetic qualities that speed up metabolism and help with weight loss. To get the maximum health benefits of green tea, you’d need to drink the concentrated form of RGCG, which can also be found in vegetables. People who make a point to consume foods that contain RGCG keep themselves detoxified. Doing so reduces their chances of developing cancer and other diseases.
Be aware that the health hype has aided its commercialism. Beverage brands have been quick to jump on the bandwagon and offer a plethora of variations on the theme. Just because it says “green tea” on the label doesn’t mean it has all the nutritional benefits you’ve heard about. After processing, it might not even be good for you at all. Always read the nutritional information on the back of the label and be sure of what you’re consuming
We have access to more information about our health now than any time in history. It seems like everyday there is a new miracle, a new cure for the things that ail us, another pill or potion that will make us feel better. Green tea is the “now” nutritional supplement. It has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, but is it worth all the hype? What exactly are the benefits and are they effective enough to consider? The Food and Drug Administration has not officially approved green tea or endorsed any of its properties, but believers swear by them.
One of the pros (or cons, depending on your side of the fence on the issue) of it is its caffeine content. The tea contains about have the caffeine as a regular cup of coffee. There are several schools of thought on caffeine’s effect on the body. It’s definitely a stimulant, and some choose to avoid it for that reason. Some dieters say going decaf helps them curb their sweet tooth. Others say the little caffeine boost helps rev them up for their workout.
Another unsubstantiated perk of this beverage is its ability to delay and sometimes alleviate the symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Most such diseases involve the build up of a certain kind of plaque in the brain, which restricts blood flow and leads to the nerve damage that is characteristic of such illnesses. In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the antioxidant EGCG has been shown to positively affect the amount of harmful beta-amyloid protein plaque in lab mice. The animals that were treated with a daily injection of EGCG exhibited a whopping 54 percent less of the harmful plaque than the animals that weren’t treated.
If green tea is what it takes to stave off such dreadful diseases, why isn’t everyone drinking it? Simple, it’s just not enough. Other antioxidants found in the tea water down the effect of RGCG. In order to reproduce the same effect in humans that the lab mice experienced, the dose would have to be about 1,500 or 1,600 milligrams a day. The large amount has been tested on humans and found to be safe.
Advocates also say it contains thermogenetic qualities that speed up metabolism and help with weight loss. To get the maximum health benefits of green tea, you’d need to drink the concentrated form of RGCG, which can also be found in vegetables. People who make a point to consume foods that contain RGCG keep themselves detoxified. Doing so reduces their chances of developing cancer and other diseases.
Be aware that the health hype has aided its commercialism. Beverage brands have been quick to jump on the bandwagon and offer a plethora of variations on the theme. Just because it says “green tea” on the label doesn’t mean it has all the nutritional benefits you’ve heard about. After processing, it might not even be good for you at all. Always read the nutritional information on the back of the label and be sure of what you’re consuming
Rosy Vohra asked:
The Chinese have availed of the therapeutic benefits of drinking green tea for now over 4000 years to alleviate any thing as minor as aches to as much as depression. Current research on its benefits has pointed towards its retarding effect on the growth of cancer cells. Drinking green tea has reported reduced instances of esophageal cancer amongst the Chinese to as much as sixty percent. The goodness of green tea lies in its enrichment with an effectual antioxidant called the epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), much potent polyphenolic catechins.
The antioxidant effect of EGCG is several times much more powerful that of resveratrol found in red wine. Japanese men of which a major percentage is smokers has been found to show low instances of heart stokes, the studies by the researchers of Kansas University has revealed it is the miraculous effects of EGCG in green tea which they regularly consume. This is complemented with their diet which is rich in soy products and sea food. EGCG is converted in other compounds in case of black tea and oolong tea; it is retained in green tea because of the much reduced fermentation process to which its leaves are subjected during processing. Other advantages of drinking green tea include:
• It lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood stream and simultaneously maintains the correct ratio of good (HLP) as well as the bad cholesterol (LPL).
• By inhabiting the oxidation of the mischievous LDL into forming plaques inside the walls of the arterial system, it prevents the instance of strokes and other cardiovascular disorders. By the same reason instances of formation of blood clots are also reduced.
• Combination of caffeine and green tea help shed weight for those wanting to reduce the stubborn flab.
• Drinking green tea prevents food poisoning and formation of dental plaque by killing plaque forming bacteria.
• The isoflavones in green tea slow down the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) the culprit in causing balding of the scalp in men and in this way serves to check balding.
• Green tea is a successful anti-aging beverage and contains antioxidants much potent than vitamin C and E in checking DNA damage.
• It is known to boost immunity, delays the onset of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Drinking green tea is of much help to young girls having pain during menstruation and helps in lowering other manifestations associated with PMS.
• Cool down green tea, store it in the bottle and place in the refrigerator. You can soak cotton pads in this decoction and spread over tired eyes for a few minutes. This practice not only sooth the tired eyes but also keeps dark circles at bay.
For best benefits make green tea as follows:
• Bring Water to boil.
• Add green leaves in the cup and pour boiling water over it.
• Add sugar to taste.
• Garnish it with a few drops of lemon/milk.
The Chinese have availed of the therapeutic benefits of drinking green tea for now over 4000 years to alleviate any thing as minor as aches to as much as depression. Current research on its benefits has pointed towards its retarding effect on the growth of cancer cells. Drinking green tea has reported reduced instances of esophageal cancer amongst the Chinese to as much as sixty percent. The goodness of green tea lies in its enrichment with an effectual antioxidant called the epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), much potent polyphenolic catechins.
The antioxidant effect of EGCG is several times much more powerful that of resveratrol found in red wine. Japanese men of which a major percentage is smokers has been found to show low instances of heart stokes, the studies by the researchers of Kansas University has revealed it is the miraculous effects of EGCG in green tea which they regularly consume. This is complemented with their diet which is rich in soy products and sea food. EGCG is converted in other compounds in case of black tea and oolong tea; it is retained in green tea because of the much reduced fermentation process to which its leaves are subjected during processing. Other advantages of drinking green tea include:
• It lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood stream and simultaneously maintains the correct ratio of good (HLP) as well as the bad cholesterol (LPL).
• By inhabiting the oxidation of the mischievous LDL into forming plaques inside the walls of the arterial system, it prevents the instance of strokes and other cardiovascular disorders. By the same reason instances of formation of blood clots are also reduced.
• Combination of caffeine and green tea help shed weight for those wanting to reduce the stubborn flab.
• Drinking green tea prevents food poisoning and formation of dental plaque by killing plaque forming bacteria.
• The isoflavones in green tea slow down the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) the culprit in causing balding of the scalp in men and in this way serves to check balding.
• Green tea is a successful anti-aging beverage and contains antioxidants much potent than vitamin C and E in checking DNA damage.
• It is known to boost immunity, delays the onset of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Drinking green tea is of much help to young girls having pain during menstruation and helps in lowering other manifestations associated with PMS.
• Cool down green tea, store it in the bottle and place in the refrigerator. You can soak cotton pads in this decoction and spread over tired eyes for a few minutes. This practice not only sooth the tired eyes but also keeps dark circles at bay.
For best benefits make green tea as follows:
• Bring Water to boil.
• Add green leaves in the cup and pour boiling water over it.
• Add sugar to taste.
• Garnish it with a few drops of lemon/milk.