Green Tea is healthy because of the large concentrations of powerful, natural antioxidants, and a variety of vitamins and minerals. The antioxidants are 10-25 times stronger than vitamin C and E. One cup of green tea has more antioxidants than a serving of spinach, broccoli, carrots or a leafy salad.
Antioxidant Benefits according to research results
| Components of Green Tea | Beneficial Effects |
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| POLYPHENOLS: |
A class of phytochemicals (EGCG) are found in high concentrated levels in green tea and are associated with the prevention of:
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| CATECHINS: |
Type of polyphenol appearing in large quantities in green tea.
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| THEAMIME: |
A unique amino acid found in the leaves of green tea.
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| FLAVONIODS: |
A class of natural occurring chemicals in plants.
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| CAFFEINE: | Stimulative and diuretic |
| VITAMIN C: | Reduces stress and prevents flu |
| VITAMIN B COMPLEX: | Aids carbohydrate metabolism |
| AMINO BUTYRIC ACID: |
Lowers blood pressure |
| POLYSACCHARIDES: | Lowers blood sugar |
| FLUORIDE: | Prevents cavities |
| VITAMIN E: | Antioxidant and regulates aging |
| THEANINE: |
Give green tea its delicious taste |