Health Benefits
 

I am sure all of us have heard someone said that drinking green tea has some health benefits to our body. But has this been clinically proven? Actually, it has.

Studies have shown that drinking 4 cups of green tea a day have numerous health benefits, such as reduced risk of developing stomach and lung cancer as well as preventing heart diseases.

Scientists have identified several substances collectively called polyphenols that have demonstrated potent antioxidant effects and other anti-cancer properties. About 90% of the polyphenols found in green tea are called catechins (pronounced KAT-a-kins) and they are responsible for most of green tea's health benefits. Furthermore, the level of catechins correlates directly with its antioxidant benefits. Therefore, the more catechins the tea has, the better it is for your health.

About half of catechins are epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG), tea's most abundant and active antioxidant. This antioxidant is stronger than vitamin C or E, therefore, it is most widely studied compound in green tea.

In this article, you will be introduced few of the health benefits that drinking green tea will bring to your health.

Green tea is a superb supply of antioxidant. Catechins, which are abundant in green tea, are said to be stronger than vitamin C or E and can slow down or prevent cancer, strokes and heart diseases.

Good news for those who are trying to lose weight. By drinking green tea daily, our body can burn fat easier and exercise longer. Drinking green tea can increase your endurance because catechins can reduce carbohydrate utilization. This means you can exercise longer!

Japanese have one of the longest average lifespan in the world, and the secret behind this is green tea. Researchers found that those who drink 5 cups or more of green tea a day have longer lifespan than those who did not. In other words, green tea can prolong life.

Other than catechins, green tea also has a compound called Theamine. Theamine is known for its ability to boost our brain cells and calm the body. A study has shown drinking green tea increases brain concentration. A recent research found out that EGCG has the ability to protect brain cells from dying as well as rescuing damaged neurons in the brain, a process called neurorescue or neurorestoration.

A study has shown that green tea can also improve insulin sensitivity and glocose tolerance in healthy individuals. This means drinking green tea can improve the condition of diabetic patients.

Further research have shown that even though the percentage of smokers is higher in Asian counties than in America, the mortality rate of smokers from lung cancer in Asia are significantly lesser than that of America. Scientists have concluded that the difference is most likely due to tea consumption rate of the two  populations.

If you intend to drink green tea to reap its health benefits, why not try Kona Green. Kona Green Spirulina Green Tea is a thirst quenching, refreshing and nourishing drink made with Hawaii spirulina and organic green tea. You can enjoy the benefits of green tea and spirulina at the same time!