There is a lot of discussion about the benefits of consuming green tea. Several Asian cultures have used and promoted it's use for centuries. It began to gain popularity in the west when it was noted that eastern cultures that consumed green tea regularly, had fewer heart problems and were less likely to be overweight.
Several studies done on green tea have shown that it may help in thermogenesis, which is the body's production of heat. This consequently helps the body burn calories and fat. Although green tea contains caffeine, it seems to increase metabolism without the jittery, nervous feelings except in the most sensitive.
Green Tea has been shown to be a powerful antioxidant. It helps the body fight off free radicals which promote cell oxidation and aging. This will help boost the immune system and protect against illness and disease.
I prefer to use green tea extract as opposed to drinking the actual tea, mainly because of time. However, when choosing green tea extract, it is important to choose the standardized herbal extract of pure green tea. Standardized means that the product should have the exact percentage of beneficial substance that the test specimen had when it was tested. Many green tea products on the market do not use standardized extract, because it is much cheaper to produce. But beware, because these products do not contain enough active ingredient to offer you green tea benefits.
Because herbs are considered dietary supplements, they are not held to the same strict guidelines that pharmaceuticals are held to in production. Manufacturers don't have to guarantee their products quality or effectiveness.
That being said, there are some promising studies that have been and continue to be done on the benefits of green tea. I take it and I recommend that you do too. Thanks for your ear and keep reading!
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