Green Tea
Overview
Green Tea is the unoxidized form of tea (leaf) widely consumed in Asia as a beverage. Green Tea in contrast to Black Tea has been shown to possess a high level of therapeutic activity.
Botanical Name
Camellia sinensis
Parts Used
Leaves
Buds
Additional Topic Contents
Green Tea - Immune System Health Benefits
Green Tea may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Alkaloids
(Green) Tea Polyphenols may enhance the properties of Ephedrine in persons afflicted with Obesity who are using Ephedrine to facilitate weight loss:
The addition of a moderate dose of Green Tea Polyphenols to Ephedrine increases Ephedrine’s thermogenic response by 400% - 500% above that attained by Ephedrine alone.
Carbohydrates
Green Tea may increase Heparan Sulfate levels in the Liver. [1]
Digestive System Chemicals
Green Tea may stimulate the production of Hydrochloric Acid (HCl).
Enzymes
Green Tea may increase the activity of Catalase. [2]
Green Tea may increase the activity of Glutathione Peroxidase. [3]
Green Tea may increase the activity of Glutathione Reductase. [4]
Green Tea may increase the activity of Glutathione-S-Transferase. [5]
Green Tea may increase the activity of Quinone Reductase. [6]
Green Tea may increase the activity of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). [7]
Growth Factors
Green Tea may increase Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) levels in the Brain. [8]
Hormones
Green Tea may increase the activity of Insulin. [9]
Neurotransmitters
Green Tea may prolong the actions of Norepinephrine due to the green tea polyphenols inhibiting the activity of Catechol-O-Methyltransferase - the enzyme that degrades Norepinephrine. [10]
Nucleic Acids
Green Tea may protect human Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) from the formation of adducts (lesions). [11]
Organic Acids
Green Tea may be synergistic with Inositol Hexaphosphate. The combination of Green Tea + Inositol Hexaphosphate may exert more potent therapeutic effects compared to Inositol Hexaphosphate taken by itself.
Patented Medicines
Green Tea may enhance the ability of Doxorubicin to kill Cancer cells (due to the EGCG and EGC content of Green Tea). [12]
Green Tea may enhance the ability of Methicillin to kill the Methicillin-Resistant form of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). [13]
Polyphenols
Green Tea may enhance the ability of Daidzein to be converted by the Intestinal flora to Equol. [14]
Proteins
Green Tea may inhibit the ability of Ultra-Violet Radiation to damage the Skin’s Collagen (due to the EGCG content of Green Tea). [15]
Green Tea may increase the Elastin content of the Skin. [16]
Vitamins
Green Tea may protect Vitamin E from Oxidation and may quench Tocopheroxyl Free Radicals generated by Vitamin E. [17]
Green Tea may Inhibit these Potentially Toxic Substances
Amines
Green Tea may reduce the carcinogenicity of Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines (HAAs) (due to the Epigallo-Catechin-Gallate (EGCG) content of Green Tea interfering with the ability of p450 Enzymes to activate HAAs). [18]
Green Tea may reduce the ability of Nitrosamines to initiate Cancer. [19]
Amino Acids
Green Tea may counteract the excitotoxic effects of Glutamic Acid. [20]
Antigens
Green Tea (consumed prior to exposure to Lipopolysaccharides) may help to prevent death from exposure to Lipopolysaccharides. [21]
Carbohydrates
Green Tea may inhibit the ability of Fructose to cause Insulin Resistance and may inhibit the ablity of Fructose to increase Triglycerides levels. [22]
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