In ancient times, the Chinese have studied and proven the medicinal properties and benefits of green tea. It appears that green tea has many health benefits compared to other food or drinks. It is used by the Chinese people to cure simple headaches against depression. Green tea has been used as a medicine for 4,000 years and only proved that it is one of the most common remedies for many diseases.

Facts about Green Tea

• Reduces the risk of cancer by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, especially in the colon, pancreas, rectum, bladder, esophagus, and stomach without harming healthy cells
• Useful for people with rheumatoid arthritis
• Reduce the risk of hypertension and increased blood pressure
• Reduces the level of cholesterol in the body
• Increases metabolism
• Helps a body fight against viruses and bacteria by improving the defensive action of the immune system
• Reduce the process of thrombosis that helps reduce heart attacks and stress
• Green tea also helps to destroy free radicals
• Helps reduce fatigue and stress due to its soothing action
• Fight against cardiovascular diseases
• Green tea is also known for its antibacterial antiviral properties
• The green tea secret is its Catechin polyphenols, especially epigallocatechin (EGCG), which are powerful antioxidants
• EGCG is twice as powerful as a reservoir whose action is to lower the incidence of heart disease
• Green tea comes from Camellia Sinensis plant
• What makes it different from green tea, except for other tea, is the way it’s worked, the green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents from oxidizing the important content
• On the other hand other tea-brands are made of leavened teas; As a result, the other components are converted to other compounds that are not as effective as green tea
• New evidence suggests that green tea helps dieters by eliminating fats from the body and helps the body burn more calories compared to caffeine or placebo
• Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay
• The bacterial actions of green tea can help prevent food poisoning
• A wide variety of beauty products now contain green tea available in the market, which claims to have a great impact on beauty and well-being
• Green tea capsules are now available in health stores for those who do not want to drink tea
• A cup of green tea contains caffeine level of 20 to 70 milligrams
• There are many kinds of green tea available in the market. They differ from the amount of caffeine content

Harmful effects

The current study and research on green tea have shown many benefits and medicinal properties, but when it comes to the deleterious effects of green tea, it has been reported to contribute to insomnia or difficulty sleeping experienced by users. Green tea is advised to be taken at least 3 to 4 cups daily and not to be taken as a substitute for water.

Caffeine is the ingredient found in green tea that contributes to sleeping difficulty, but its contents in caffeine are less compared to coffee and black tea. Other items of green tea should also be monitored, as it can contribute to liver problems.

For pregnant mothers and medications, it is important to ask your doctor before drinking the drink, because some components of green tea may have reactions with other compounds found in medications.