Green Tea & Health
 �� Green-Tea possess the following functions: 1. Bio-defensing function by preventing cancer through fortification of the immune system. 2. Disease-preventing function by preventing high blood pressure or diabetes. 3. Disease-recovery function by inhibiting the rise of cholesterol. 4. Physical rhythm-controlling function by stimulating the central nevous system with caffein. 5. Aging-suppressing function by providing the body with anti-oxidant.
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| Components of Green Tea | Healthy Effects |
| Catechins
(Main component) |
Reduces incidence of cancer
Reduces tumors Reduces mutations Reduces oxidation by active oxygen Lowers blood cholesterol Inhibits increase of blood pressure Inhibits increase of blood sugar Kills bacteria Kills influenza virus Fights cariogenic bacteria Prevents halitosis |
| Caffeine | Stimulates wakefulness (removes fatigue and sleepiness) Acts as diuretic |
| Vitamin C | Reduces stress
Prevents flu |
| Vitamin B Complex | Aids carbohydrate metabolism |
| r-Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) |
Lowers blood pressure |
| Flavonoids | Strengthen blood vessel walls
Prevents halitosis |
| Polysaccharides | Lowers blood sugar |
| Fluoride | Prevents cavities |
| Vitamin E | Acts as antioxidant and regulates aging |
| Theanine (a kind of amino acid) |
Gives green tea its delicious taste |
Vitamin C, together with vitamin E and catechins, inhibits the development and production of cancer cells, and enhances the body's immune system. It is a characteristic of vitamin C contained in tea leaves that it easily dissolves in hot water, but is resistant to thermal-change. With the intake of vitamin E and A (carotene) through the consumption of matcha and "eating tea," the healthy power of tea can be unquestionably had.
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| There are water-soluble and fat-soluble (insoluble in water) elements contained in tea leaves. Infusion of tea that we usually drink only contains elements that are soluble in water. As tea leaves themselves are consumed when drinking matcha and powdered tea made by grinding tea leaves, all elements can be taken in. |
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Modern people take in water from various kinds of drinks and food, and people need about two liters of water a day. Always have a cup of tea before and after meals, as well as before and after sports�� Continuing "drinking tea" everyday as a habit is very helpful in prevention of lifestyle-related diseases and health maintenance.
| Green Tea Natural Remedy |
How is green tea taken?
Green tea can be drunk, or it can be swallowed in the form of a tablet or capsule. An active ingredient of green tea used in the tablets or capsules is called epigallocatechin. Follow the directions printed on the product label.
What are the side effects?
Side effects are possible in people who have sensitive stomachs. Heartburn, stomach irritation, loss of appetite, and diarrhea could result from drinking large amounts of green tea.
Green tea has caffeine in it, which could cause side effects such as:
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nervousness
insomnia a need to urinate more often an increase in blood pressure an increase in your heart rate. |
What precautions are there?
If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breast-feeding, avoid drinking green tea because the caffeine it contains may be harmful to the baby.
If you have a weakened cardiovascular system (heart and circulatory system), kidney disease, or abnormally high levels of thyroid hormone, you should not take green tea without the approval of your doctor.
If you are prone to spasms or have certain psychic disorders (such as panicky states of anxiety), you should not use green tea without the approval of your doctor.
Green tea may worsen asthma.
Green tea may decrease the effect of warfarin (Coumadin). If you are taking this medicine, talk to your doctor before taking green tea.
If you are being treated for a medical condition (especially if you are taking prescription medicine), you should get the approval of your doctor before taking any natural remedy.
Some natural remedies have the same effects as prescription medicines. This means there is a danger of being overmedicated. If you have any unusual effects while taking any natural remedy, get advice from a doctor right away.
Remember when taking any natural remedy:
"Natural" does not always mean safe.
Natural remedies and prescription medicines may interact.
Lack of standardization may result in products with different strengths and effects.
Lack of quality control may allow contamination of products.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, you should get the approval of your doctor before taking any natural remedy.
Follow dosage recommendations on the package. Do not increase dosages.
Do not use natural remedies for long periods of time without advice from your doctor.
If you have any questions about any natural remedy, ask your doctor.
Infants, children, and the elderly should not use natural remedies without advice from a health care professional.
Keep all natural remedies and medicines out of the reach of children.
The information included here is based on information found in scientific journals, study reports, news releases, and other publications. The author and publisher make no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy and complete nature of the information. Nothing herein should be interpreted as a recommendation by the author or publisher for the use of any natural remedy.
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