Green tea has been used in China for thousands of years, as an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used to treat aches and pains, headaches, gastrointestinal disorders, and even depression. It has been used more recently to help protect against certain types of cancer. Chinese green tea benefits are numerous - most are health-related but some are cultural, especially in China, the home of green tea.

You've probably been hearing for a while now, about green tea, and how good it can be for your health. And, if you are like me, maybe you have started adding some to your daily routine, just for good measure. But, do you want to hear some of the new green tea benefits?

The important active ingredient in green leaf teas are the catechin polyphenols, the most important being epigallocatechin gallate. This is a powerful antioxidant that can stop cancer cells from growing; it lowers LDL cholesterol levels and can stop blood clots from forming. In particular this antioxidant kills cancer cells and leaves the healthy cells alone.

Green tea is most well known for its high antioxidant count. Right up there with blueberries and the newly discovered acai, green tea's benefits include the ability to boost your energy, slow aging by decreasing inflammation, improve brain function, and improve circulation.

Health benefits include:

Reducing cholesterol levels
Aiding weight loss
Reducing risks of cancer
Helping to stabilize diabetes
Slowing down the aging process
Improving levels of healthy bacteria
Improving mouth and dental health
Replenishing skin

To make a long story short, the green tea benefits are not much different from those that accompany a variety of foodstuff from around the world. We are luckier today than in past generations, because we are not limited to the foods that are close at hand. We can eat foods from all over the world, but in other ways we are less lucky.

As you can see, drinking green tea is very popular, nourishing and healthy. But even more people are getting additional health benefits by taking it in supplement form. These supplements help to speed up the ingestion process of antioxidants into your system.

There are some studies suggesting that there is a benefit to Alzheimer's patient. Other studies have shown that resveratrol from grapes and curcumin from turmeric are beneficial for Alzheimer's prevention and treatment.

Many people do not like to eat fruits and vegetables, or just don't have the time to eat a healthy diet. Green tea extract can help you get your daily recommended dose of nutrients like EGCG, antioxidants and bioflavanoids, which help fight free radicals in your body.

Most of the research concerning catechins has revolved around cancer prevention or treatment. It has been shown that regular green tea drinkers have a reduced risk of certain kinds of cancer, including stomach and throat cancer.

How would you like to compound those benefits of drinking green tea even further and prevent many more diseases that can affect our bodies especially as we age. Well you can.

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