Health benefits of consuming green tea

The Chinese people have been drinking green tea for centuries for its health benefits and the western culture has identified the value of it and it has been growing in popularity ever since.

1. Weight loss: The polyphenols in green tea increases the metabolism, which helps burn excess body fat at a faster rate.

2. Cancer fighting: green tea is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which is a powerful anti oxidant, which neutralizes free radicals that cause cell damage that leads to health problems such as cancer.

3. Lowers cholesterol: the anti oxidants in green tea have properties that lower the cholesterol in the body especially the LDL. It also prevents the formation of abnormal blood clots that lead to heart attacks and strokes.

4. Body cleansing: regular consumption of green tea is known to flush out harmful toxins that cause health complications.

5. Recent research has shown that green tea is responsible for lowering tooth decay because the anti bacterial properties prevent the build up of cavity causing plaque.

6. Prevents arthritis: research has shown that the polyphenols in green tea prevent the breakdown of cartilage, which leads to rheumatoid arthritis. It prevents joint damage and stops inflammation of the joints.