Green Tea - Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Green Tea
Aging Process
Green Tea may retard the Aging Process in the Skin (photoaging) (due to the Epigallo-Catechin-Gallate (EGCG content of Green Tea). Green Tea may prevent other aspects of the Aging Process via its ability to inhibit Cross-Linking. [1]
Green Tea may possess Life Extension properties: [2]
Green Tea may inhibit the age-related shortening of Telomeres. [3]
Cardiovascular System
Green Tea may help to prevent the rupture of Aneurysms. [4]
Green Tea may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. [5]
Green Tea may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (due to the Ninhydrin content of Green Tea potently inhibiting the production of Thromboxane A2, an endogenous chemical that is involved in Blood Clotting and due to the EGCG content of Green Tea suppressing platelet aggregation). [6]
Green Tea may significantly lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (due to Tea Polyphenols): [7]
Green Tea is most effective in lowering Blood Pressure when consumed immediately after meals.
Green Tea is more effective in lowering Blood Pressure than black Tea.
The Theanine content of Green Tea contributes to the Blood Pressure-lowering ability of Green Tea.
Green Tea may protect the Cell Membranes of Red Blood Cells from the oxidative damage caused by Free Radicals. [8]
Green Tea may help to prevent Strokes (due to Polyphenols and Gallocatechins). [9]
Cells
Green Tea may help to prevent Free Radicals damage to Gap Junction.
Green Tea may stimulate the proliferation of Stem Cells. [10]
Digestive System
Green Tea may reduce the Inflammation that occurs during Colitis. [11]
Green Tea may alleviate Constipation (due to the Tea Polyphenols component of Green Tea).
Green Tea may alleviate Diarrhea (due to the Tea Polyphenols component of Green Tea).
Green Tea may alleviate Dysentery.
Green Tea may help to prevent some forms of Food Poisoning, by inhibiting the Detrimental Bacteria that cause many forms of Food Poisoning (due to Polyphenols and Gallocatechins).
Green Tea may help to prevent Gallstones. [12]
Green Tea may protect the Gastric Mucosa from the toxic effects of Alcohol (ethanol). [13]
Green Tea may help to prevent Gastritis. [14]
Green Tea may alleviate Hypochlorhydria (by stimulating the production of Hydrochloric Acid).
Green Tea may help to prevent damage to the Intestinal Wall: [15]
Green Tea may help to prevent damage to the Villi. [16]
Excretory System
Green Tea may be useful for the prevention/treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. [17]
Green Tea may help to prevent Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones. [18]
Green Tea may enhance the function of the Kidneys (including the Kidneys of chronic renal failure patients). [19]
Green Tea may promote the production of Urine (i.e. it functions as a diuretic).
Eyes/Vision
Green Tea may help to prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). [20]
Green Tea may help to prevent Cataracts. [21]
Green Tea may be useful for the treatment of Glaucoma. [22]
Green Tea is claimed to improve night vision in people affected with (mild) Night Blindness (primarily due to the Catechins (Tea Polyphenols) content of Green Tea). [23]
Green Tea may be useful for the treatment of Optic Neuritis. [24]
Green Tea may inhibit Lipid Peroxidation in the Retina. [25]
Hair
Green Tea may inhibit the effects of Androgen Hormones that cause Male Pattern Baldness (due to the Catechins (Tea Polyphenols) in Green Tea) (some Male Pattern Baldness sufferers who use Green Tea have reported (anecdotally) early promising results). [26]
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