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Beneficial Effects of Green Tea—A Review

Carmen Cabrera, PhD, Reyes Artacho, PhD, Rafael Gime´nez, PhD.   Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 25, No. 2, 79–99 (2006)

Tea is the most consumed drink in the world after water. Green tea is a ‘non-fermented’ tea, and contains more catechins, than black tea or oolong tea. Catechins are in vitro and in vivo strong antioxidants. In addition, its content of certain minerals and vitamins increases the antioxidant potential of this type of tea. Since ancient times, green tea has been considered by the traditional Chinese medicine as a healthful beverage. Recent human studies suggest that green tea may contribute to a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer, as well as to the promotion of oral health and other physiological functions such as anti-hypertensive effect, body weight control, antibacterial and antivirasic activity, solar ultraviolet protection, bone mineral density increase, anti-fibrotic properties, and neuroprotective power. Increasing interest in its health benefits has led to the inclusion of green tea in the group of beverages with functional properties. However, although all the evidence from research on green tea is very promising, future studies are necessary to fully understand its contributions to human health, and advise its regular consumption in Western diets, in which green tea consumption is nowadays limited and sporadic. 

“This article published a few years ago, is a must have reference for the health and wellness enthusiast as well as the green tea fan!  The benefits of regular green tea consmption range from improving factors underlying cholesterol to improving body weight regulation and fighting bad breath.  If you’re not currently in the habit of consuming the right amount and the right type of green tea, it’s time to start participating in the benefits!”   – Josh Smith

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), which is antioxidants which guard our bodies against premature cell aging and can contribute to age related conditions. It also contains trace amounts of vitamin B complex, vitamin C, Vitamin E, and natural fluoride as well as other minerals.

Green tea promotes the body’s ability to burn fat fast. Green tea also helps stop food cravings and the result is that you shed the pounds safely, naturally, and without side effects. Green tea burns fat and gives you energy too. It increases metabolism so you burn more calories and fat, helps maintain cholesterol levels, helps increase the levels of acidophilus (friendly bacteria) in the intestines. It is suggested that you use the green tea in conjunction with a reduced calorie intake and exercise. Green tea diet products come in bags, capsules, liquid, tablets, and loose tea forms. Green tea is up to 200% more powerful than vitamin E as far as an antioxidant.

Green tea is one of the favorite natural weight loss products on the market. Natural weight loss products are made from all natural herbs or plants and do not have any side effects. There are no drugs or stimulants in them and they are made from all organic herbs and plants. That means there are no chemicals such as pesticides or herbicides on them so they are in their natural state when processed. The capsules that these ingredients are put in are also made from vegetable based materials.

Other popular natural diet supplements are Hoodia Gordonii, herbal Phentermine, Oat extract, citrin, apple cider vinegar, bitter orange, grapefruit pectin, chitosan, glucomannan (konjac plant), and more. The natural weight loss products are much cheaper than the over the counter and prescription diet drugs. They are also much safer to use. Many of the weight loss drugs have possible side effects and many of them can be severe. It makes common sense that a low calorie diet and exercise is also helpful in any diet. You will lose more weight much quicker if you add them to your diet regime. You can still lose weight without exercise and diet with some of these products because you will eat less and lose weight because the products suppress the appetite. If you watch your sugar and fat intake, you can lose even more.