Green tea

Background:

Green Tea is made from the same leaves as black tea, but it is prepared in a different way. Oxidation of the leaves is stopped, so that they keep their green colour.

Green Tea has no calories but contains many minerals and vitamins.

It is believed to top up the antioxidant levels in a similar way to fruit and vegetables.

Uses:

It has numerous health benefits as tablets or drunk as tea.

It is believed to prevent mouth and throat infections and improve dental health - it kills harmful bacteria.

It may reduce cholesterol levels, improve blood vessels and reduce inflammation.

It may help digestion by regulating bowel function.

It may stimulate your immune system, and reduces inflammation.

Dose:

Capsules and tablets containing standardised extracts have as much goodness as four cups of Green Tea.

Safety:

Green Tea is safe and has no adverse reactions.

Six cups of Green Tea have as much caffeine as one cup of coffee. So, ten cups of green tea or more in a day could cause insomnia and anxiety due to the amount of caffeine in them.

Large amounts of Green Tea might interfere with the absorption of iron from your diet, but normal amounts have no such action.

Maximum health benefits come from taking your Green Tea without sugar or milk, although semi-skimmed milk is acceptable.

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