Therapeutic Value Of Drinking Green Tea
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.
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