Centuries old beverage contains super antioxidant more powerful than Vitamins C E
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Green Tea: A Centuries-Old Wonder with Powerful Health Benefits
Summary
Green tea is a remarkable beverage known for its super antioxidant properties, even surpassing Vitamins C and E. It offers numerous health benefits, including improved overall well-being and weight loss support.---
"If we do not find time to take care of our health, we will reluctantly have to find time for our illness."
?" Hippocrates
Lately, green tea has been gaining significant attention for its health benefits, particularly due to polyphenols found in it. Polyphenols are chemical compounds in fruits, vegetables, and green tea, and are further classified into catechins. Among the four major catechins present in green tea, (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) stands out for its abundance and potency.
Dubbed the "super antioxidant," EGCG is more powerful than Vitamins C and E. This potent antioxidant works by neutralizing free radicals ?" unstable molecules that are primary contributors to aging and disease. Free radicals disrupt cellular processes, compromise body defenses, and lead to various health issues by damaging DNA, lipids, and proteins.
Free radicals, or reactive oxygen metabolites (ROM), are paradoxically both vital and destructive. They are linked to aging, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and arthritis. Without antioxidants, cells break down more rapidly, accelerating aging.
EGCG's powerful antioxidant capabilities help mitigate these effects, offering numerous health benefits:
- Lowers total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
- Increases HDL (good) cholesterol levels
- Reduces the risk of cancer
- Lowers the risk of heart attacks
- Decreases the risk of strokes
- Reduces the likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis
- Boosts immune function
- Acts as an antibacterial and antiviral agent
- Assists in weight loss
- Enhances longevity
A single cup of green tea typically provides 100-300 mg of polyphenols and contains high concentrations of EGCG. This compound is believed to be 100 times more potent than Vitamin C and at least 25 times more potent than Vitamin E, protecting cells and DNA from damage linked to various serious diseases.
Traditionally used in China for its health benefits, green tea is now recognized worldwide. Ongoing research continues to uncover its effectiveness against ailments, including its potential to aid Alzheimer’s disease by reducing nerve-damaging proteins.
Green tea is available in various forms, with liquid versions and patches being popular. Patches offer convenience by delivering a consistent dose of green tea's active compounds over 48 hours.
EGCG is the key component responsible for green tea's health benefits, including promoting weight loss. This "wonder compound" has been treasured for thousands of years and is now rediscovered to enhance our well-being.
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