Health Benefits of Green Tea
The health-promoting effects of green tea are mainly attributed to its polyphenol content. Green tea contains polyphenols, which include flavanols, flavandiols, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. Most of the green tea polyphenols (GTP) are flavonols, commonly known as catechins. Green tea has mainly four kinds of catechins: epicatechin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin-3-gallate, and EGCG. Recently many of the green tea benefits on health were attributed to its most abundant catechin (EGCG – Epigallocatechin-3-gallate)
Green Tea Benefits
- Antioxidant – Role in Aging
- Cancer Prevention (Antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic potential)
- Obesity and Weight Control
- Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, anti-hypertensive effect (anti angiogenic), cholesterol lowering effects
- Infection (Anti-inflammatory) / Anti-arthritic
- Bone density
- Neuroprotective
- Oral health and Dental caries
- Solar UV protection
- Role in diabetes – Glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity
Other Applications
- 11. Intestinal dysbiosis and infection (anti-bacterial, antiviral)
- 12. Sickle cell anaemia
- 13. Psoriasis
Suggested health benefits
- Increase in Bone Mineral Density
- Cognition
- Kidney Stones
Green Tea Dose Recommendation Summary
I have studied and summarized the role of Green tea health benefits in my blog based on several research publications and reviews. Let us explore the role of green tea and its clinical indications on each of these health conditions. Summary of various research studies shows that 2-3 cups of green tea consumed per day have health benefits. Note that too much green tea – more than five cups a day is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. It can cause side effects of caffeine which can range from mild to serious.
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