Proven Health & Beauty Benefits of Green Tea (Part 1 of 2)

Green Tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make oolong teas and black teas. Green tea originated in China, but its production and manufacture have spread to many other countries in Asia. It is well off with antioxidants, potassium, B vitamins, magnesium, manganese, caffeine, etc. So, you can replace any normal beverage with this healthy drink to enjoy its incredible effects. Several varieties of green tea exist, which differ substantially based on the variety of C. Sinensis used growing conditions, horticultural methods, production processing, and time of harvest. Although there has been considerable research on the possible health effects of consuming green tea regularly as well as evidence that drinking green tea has amazing effects on health.

I have enlisted some wonderful health and beauty benefits of green tea. You will find here benefits for your Health in Part 1 while Beauty in Part 2:

Health Benefits of Green Tea (Part 1)

1.     Weight Loss

Besides, the component of caffeine in this herbal tea also plays an important role in the weight loss. Include at least three cups of this healthy drink in your everyday diet to see noticeable results. You may also add lemon and ginger to enhance its taste. Polyphenol in green tea boosts up the metabolic rate and prevents the accumulation of fat in your body.

2. Fight Osteoporosis 

This is a common problem amongst women. Osteoporosis causes low bone density resulting in weak bones. Green tea has high fluoride content, which enhances the bone health and keeps them strong.

3. Reduces Heart Diseases

It is well off with anti-oxidants that lessen bad cholesterol levels and increase high-density lipoprotein in the body. Daily consumption of green tea reduces the risk of heart diseases.

Green tea contains significant amounts of flavonoids, antioxidants that protect against heart disease by slowing the breakdown of LDL cholesterol, preventing blood clots, and improving blood vessel function. The benefits of green tea also include associations with lower cholesterol and lower rates of artery blockages. People who drink a cup or two a day have a 46 percent lower risk of developing narrowed arteries. Upping that to three cups a day lowers the risk of having a heart attack by 43 percent and of dying from a heart attack by 70 percent. It can even help prevent a second heart attack. In a study of 1,900 patients recovering from heart attacks at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, the death rate among patients who drank at least two cups of tea a day was 44 percent lower than among non-tea drinkers.

4. Prevents Alzheimer & Depression

Green tea is found to have a protective effect on neurons. It contains L-theanine and caffeine that boosts up cognitive performance, and thus, improves the thought process. As it contains theanine, which also relaxes the mind, reduces physical stress and relieves depression. Enjoy a cup of this drink daily to uplift your mood.

5. Fight for Diabetic

Green tea is found to have a positive effect on diabetics. It reduces blood sugar levels and improves insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes. The polyphenol group of green tea catechins has been shown to lower blood sugars, as well as the polysaccharides in green tea. In fact, researchers have found that EGCG (also known as epigallocatechin gallate, one of the catechin polyphenols) influences the primary way that glucose is absorbed.

6. Anti-Cancer

This herbal drink is packed with antioxidants called catechins, which prevent the growth of tumor cells. Thus, protect all these types of cancers i.e. breast, colon, bladder, esophageal, stomach, colorectal, prostate, lung, skin and ovarian. Incorporate a cup of green tea in your anti-cancer diet plan.

One Chinese study found that men who drank more than three cups of tea a day reduced their risk of prostate cancer by 70 percent. In another study funded by the National Institute of Health, 79 men with prostate cancer were told to either drink 6 cups of green tea a day or 6 cups of water. After 3 to 8 weeks, the levels of prostate-specific antigen, a protein that may indicate cancer, were lower in the men who drank green tea than those who drank water. An indicator of inflammation, nuclear factor-kappaB, linked to cancer growth, was also lower in the men who drank the green tea.

7. Gum and Dental Care

Researchers found that routine intake of green tea also helps promote healthy teeth and gums. The study analyzed the periodontal health of 940 men and found that those who regularly drank green tea had superior periodontal health than subjects that consumed less green tea. Chew a green tea candy or sip a cup of this highly beneficial tea to reduce the build-up of bacteria that causes plaque, gum swelling and other dental problems.

8. Treats Warts & Allergies

Anti-oxidants in green tea work wonders for Warts & Allergies as well. Consuming 2-3 cups of green tea daily also keeps allergy at bay. For warts treatment, you can steep a tea bag in the near-boiling water. Let it cool and apply the tea bags directly the affected part for 10-15 minutes to get rid of warts. Green tea contains a powerful antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which blocks chemicals causing allergies.

9. Detoxifies Body & Regulates Blood Pressure

Flavonoids in green tea lower the blood pressure. Regular consumption of green tea prevents blood clots, normalizes blood circulation and relaxes your blood vessels. Thus, promote cardiovascular health. It works as a great detoxifier. Since it contains polyphenols that help you get rid of free radicals which are toxic for the body and can cause damage cells.

10. Improves Eyesight, Arthritis & Immunity

Anti-oxidants present in the green tea are absorbed by the eyes that neutralize the free radicals.  Besides, vitamin C, E, zeaxanthin, and lutein found in this decoction safeguard your eye tissues from glaucoma and other eye ailments. Polyphenols, an antioxidant present in green tea reinforces immunity. Start your day with a cup of this herbal decoction and add honey to sweeten the taste. It will protect your body against free radicals and destroy the influenza virus along with other bacterial infections. It has anti-inflammatory properties, which provides relief against the inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

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