Although there are countless number of benefits of drinking green tea, there is only one thing you need to know. Green tea has been enjoyed by generations since ancient times mainly because people love a refreshing cup of tea. The medical community in recent years has certainly taken interest in the various medicinal aspects of [...]
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Green Tea Test: EGCG Significantly Inhibits Breast Cancer Growth In Female Mice
Green tea is high in the antioxidant EGCG (epigallocatechin-3- gallate) which helps prevent the body’s cells from becoming damaged and prematurely aged. Studies have suggested that the combination of green tea and EGCG may also be beneficial by providing protection against certain types of cancers, including breast cancer. A new study conducted by researchers at [...]
Green Tea Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis
A new study by the University of Michigan Health System (University of Michigan Health System), indicates that component, which is part of the green tea is useful for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Results of the study were presented to 29 – April at the conference “Experimental Biology 2007″ in Washington. The subject of study [...]
Green Tea & Colorectal Cancer
Much has been written about the potential anti-cancer effects of green tea, including the many research studies that I have reviewed in this column (please see my archives, below). A new research study, just published in the journal Gastroenterology, adds additional important information to our understanding about the effects of green tea, and its active [...]
Health Benefits of Drinking Green Tea
The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful antioxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of [...]
Athletes Should Drink Green Tea
Typically you don’t see Olympic athletes drinking green tea, but maybe you should. A recent Brazilian study shows that the antioxidants in green tea can offset the oxidative stress that comes from physical workouts. This means your body can recover more quickly from physical exercise and have less free-radical damage after a workout. From the [...]
Green Tea Can Help You Lose Weight
Many people have lost weight by using the Green Tea weight loss plan. Green tea is up among the most used natural herbs for weight loss on the market. Research has confirmed that green tea has many health benefits so losing weight is only one of the many benefits. Green tea contains polyphenols (plant chemicals), [...]