| Used since ancient times for its health benefits, green | | | | - Other active substances found in green tea, such |
| tea is nowadays appreciated worldwide for its strong | | | | as catechins, saponins and theanine help treat |
| antioxidant, anticancer effects and for the disposal of | | | | prostate diseases and help maintain one's figure |
| unwanted pounds. Green tea is often used to obtain | | | | - Green tea regulates blood pressure |
| cosmetic products and cellulite treatments. | | | | - Green tea is benefic in renal diseases |
| Green tea is particularly rich in antioxidants, especially | | | | - Has anti-inflammatory effects |
| epigallocatechin gallate - EGCG. The effects of | | | | - Tones up the nervous system and increases |
| EGCG is 100 times more powerful than vitamin C | | | | attention through its caffeine content (is a good |
| and is stronger even than resveratrol, an antioxidant | | | | alternative to coffee) |
| found in red wine. | | | | - Green tea contains fluorine, decreasing the risk of |
| Green tea benefits: | | | | tooth decay |
| - Due to its rich antioxidant content (polyphenols) | | | | - Prevents skin and ovarian cancer (and at a lower |
| green and black tea protect against ovarian cancer ; | | | | degree protects against cancer in general) |
| also they inhibit the development of other cancers by | | | | - Green tea improves digestion and more other |
| tissue recovery and regeneration and inhibition of | | | | benefits |
| atypical cells development | | | | Note, however, that green tea enhances gastric |
| - Green tea combats constipation | | | | acidity, intensifying the secretion of hydrochloric |
| - Green tea eases stomach pain and renal colic | | | | acid. Therefore green tea is not recommended to |
| - Green tea reduces cholesterol levels, protecting | | | | be drunk on an empty stomach and in doses |
| against cardiovascular diseases | | | | exceeding two cups a day. |
| - Eliminates fatigue and exhaustion | | | | |