Friday, September 3, 2010

The Marvels of Green Tea

Green tea has antioxidant properties,polypenols, theanine and many minerals and vitamins. Polypenols is helpful in the preventionn of cancer and heart disease. Studies have shown that a very low percentage of people in Japan and China are afflicted with cancer and this is due to effects of drinking green tea, While drinking green tea can provide some protection from cancer, it's still best for smokers to quit smoking completely and get rid of nicotine to lower their risk of cancer.

Consumption of green tea also helps control blood pressure. Research proved that catechins in green tea help burn calories, lower LDL cholestrol and reduce body weight. Green tea has also being used for anti-ageing purposes. Its ability to lower blood sugar, chelate iron and ability to control the production of nitric oxide in one's body are all very important.

Note : Average lifespan of people
Japan : Male 76.25 years , Female 82.51 years
French: Female 80.94 years
Switzerland : Female 80.90 years
Iceland : Male 75.74 years, Female 80.89 years
Sweden : Male 75.35 years, Female 80.79
Hong Kong : Male 74.9 years
US ; Male 70.72 years, Female : 79.1 years

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