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Benefits of Green Tea
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 Scientific research has proven the many health benefits of drinking green tea regularly. We've outlined a few of these health benefits, which you can take advantage of with our premium quality Organic Green Tea.
Green tea has been used as a medicine in China for at least 4000 years. It is now a recognised health beneficiary due to it's content of immune system boosters, a few of which we have listed below.
- EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) - a powerful antioxidant that inhibits cancerous cell growth. It also kills cancerous cells, without harming healthy cells.
- Green tea is also known to reduce LDL cholesterol levels among those who drink it regularly.
- The EGCG contained in green tea has been shown to successfully inhibit the formation of abnormal blood clots, which can cause severe heart attacks and strokes.
- EGCG has been proven to be 2 times more effective than resveratrol (found in high concentrations in red wine) at reducing the negative impacts on those with a lifestyle of heavy smoking and poor eating habits.
- It is reputed that green tea is beneficial in the fight against tooth decay and plaque.
- New research has suggested that taking green tea can increase the number of calories burned by the body.
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