Some Truths About the Green Tea Plant and Health Benefits

Green tea possesses some very powerful antioxidants known as Catechins which have been found to have a protective effect against some forms of Cancers. Much has been heard about the damage our bodies suffer as a result of damage to our cells from free radicals. Many attribute such damage to causing the aging process and antioxidants are one weapon in the arsenal of weapons we can use against these free radicals.

Many foods and fruits have these same antioxidants not only in green tea. If by consuming it we can act against this aging process then I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels like staying younger-looking for a little bit longer. One other instance where it has been of some comfort is for acne sufferers. When its been brewed and cooled it can be dabbed onto affected areas for relief.

An interesting connection to its effect on diabetes has also been written about. Reports state that when consumed it helps to regulate blood sugar levels.

One last mention goes to its use as an aid to weight loss. Quite how green tea achieves this is put down to it's ability to raise the metabolic rate of our body by a substantial percentage. This has the effect of us burning more calories for doing the same things had we not taken it. Of course, I do stress that steady weight loss still needs to involve some form of physical movement or exercise. Sitting back and drinking green tea is still not going to shift those excess pounds.

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