Benefits of Green Tea

* The ingredient, Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), protects against digestive and respiratory infections, helps to block the cancer promoting actions of carcinogens, protects against high total and LDL cholesterol levels, and blocks the attachment of the bacteria associated with dental cavities to the teeth.

* Green tea extract helps with thermogenesis and aids in the metabolism of fat. The most obvious benefit to dieters is that it works without increasing the heart rate which is most often the case with other diet aids. The increased heart rate leaves dieters jittery and eventually, most dieters stop using the supplement and gain weight back. Now, through using green tea extract, dieters get the weight loss benefits without any of the jittery effects, especially in obese individuals with hypertension and other cardiovascular complications. This effect is not linked to the relatively small amounts of caffeine found in tea, since people that take only caffeine do not display the same energy benefits. It helps burn an extra 78 calories per day by boosting the metabolic effect of caffeine. Drink up to six cups a day to promote weight loss. As green tea is usually taken without sugar, this makes it a particularly good fat free drink for people on a weight loss diet. It is practically calorie free so does not affect our daily calorie intake. The Chinese believe it is one of the secrets of a long and healthy life.

* Green tea extract has shown as non-toxic in both acute dosages and high long-term dosage. Additionally, it has no potential for causing mutations, birth defects, and has no adverse effect on fertility, pregnancy, or nursing mothers.

* Green and black tea extracts have also been found to lower cholesterol in humans.

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