Green tea is made from the leaves from Camellia sinensis that have undergone minimal oxidation during
processing. Green tea originated in China, but it has become associated with
many cultures throughout Asia. Green tea has recently become relatively widespread
in the West, where black tea has been the traditionally consumed tea. Green tea
has become the raw material for extracts used in various beverages, health
foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetic items.
Green tea is considered one of the world's healthiest drinks
and contains one of the highest amount of antioxidants of any tea. The natural
chemicals called polyphenols in tea are what are thought to provide its
anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic effects.
One large-scale clinical study compared green tea drinkers
with non-drinkers and found that those who drank the most tea were less likely
to develop pancreatic cancer, particularly women, who were 50% less likely to
develop the disease. Another study found that consuming 10 cups of green tea per
day can lower total cholesterol, however, consuming 4 cups or less had no
effect on cholesterol levels. Other studies have found that green tea is helpful in
preventing dental cavities, stress, chronic fatigue, treating skin conditions
and improving arthritis by reducing inflammation.
How to Take It
Pediatric:
Green tea has not been studied in children, so it is not
recommended for pediatric use.
Adult:
Depending on the brand, 2 - 3 cups of green tea per day (for
a total of 240 - 320 mg polyphenols) or 100 - 750 mg per day of standardized
green tea extract is recommended. Caffeine-free products are available and
recommended.
Try adding Green Tea to your Infused Water Bottle, just add Green Tea to Water and Ice.
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