The Amazing Health Benefits of Drinking Chinese Green Tea

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By patrickjane

In a time-honored civilization, tea became well-known with incredible healing powers. Tea is beneficial to our health. It is used to combat disease, prevent infection, and treat illnesses. Many teas help ease digestion, reduce stress and reduce fat. Some of the most potent antioxidants are found in Chinese green tea.

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A US pioneer holds quality Chinese Tea in his hands.
A US pioneer holds quality Chinese Tea in his hands.

Green tea has been proven to reduce the risk of esophageal cancer in men and women by almost sixty percent by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. Green tea is rich in chemicals called catechin polyphenols, such as catechin, Epicatechin, Epicatechin Gallate (ECG), and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a potent antioxidant which is thought to play a pivotal role in Green tea's anticancer and antioxidant effects.

Health Benefits

Some of the health benefits of Green tea are:

  • Anti-aging
  • Stimulating
  • Immunity Boosting
  • Fights Cancer
  • Reduces Cholesterol
  • Anti-diabetic
  • Weightloss

Research indicates that Green tea provides a rich source of vitamins. It contains a large proportion of Carotenoids (vitamin A), Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), vitamin E and also many of the vitamin B complex benefits.

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kerlynb Level 7 Commenter 8 months ago

Teas are just excellent for the health. They have hundred of benefits. I hope to develop the habit of drinking teas, twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.

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