Category Archives: Green Tea

The Antimicrobial Effects of Tea Polyphenols

Black tea with milk has incredible calming properties that make it an ideal drink during periods of stress. Being ill with a microbiological infection is a significant stress on a human body and tea is a drink that is often … Continue reading

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Fructose Absorption

Fructose in its refined crystalline form is detrimental to the healthy because it can cause the development of insulin resistance, obesity and diabetes, and their associated health problems. Fructose is absorbed from the gut by the intestinal GLUT5 transporter in … Continue reading

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Are Green Tea Capsules Worth the Money?

Green tea has been shown to provide significant health benefits to those that consume it regularly. Green tea is the leaf of the Camellia sinensis plant, and to prepare it the leaves are picked and dried. Once dry they are … Continue reading

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Not All Tea is Created Equally

Tea is generally evidenced to be a healthy drink. Tea is thought to confer beneficial health effects on those who consume it regularly because of the phytochemicals it contains, and this includes a range of antioxidants including catechins and tannins, … Continue reading

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The Antioxidant Effects of Green Tea

Green tea is a decoction made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea has been extensively researched for its phytochemical content and its health effects. Green tea is a source of catechin flavonoids, and it is these … Continue reading

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Stress Reducing Effects of Matcha Tea

Matcha tea is a variety of green tea that is grown under particular conditions. During growth the plant is shaded, and this is thought to increase the concentrations of certain beneficial biochemicals within the plant tissues. Matcha is thought to … Continue reading

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Matcha Tea

Japanese matcha tea is a form of green tea that is powdered during preparation. The tea also varies from normal green tea in that it is deliberately shaded from the sun in such a way as to alter the chemical … Continue reading

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Does Tea Inhibit Carbohydrate Absorption?

One reason that tea may have health benefits is because of the weight loss effects seen with regular consumption. The exact reason for this is not fully understood, but a number of mechanisms have been described including the ability of … Continue reading

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Green Tea: Alternative Weight Loss Mechanisms

Green tea has been shown to cause weight loss in humans and animals. A number of biochemical mechanisms have been identified and these likely contribute to the ability of green tea to accelerate fat loss. For example, green tea contains … Continue reading

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Green Tea: Protective Effects Against Stress

Green tea is a rich source of polyphenolic phytochemicals. In particular it contains high amounts of the catechin variety of flavonoids. Evidence suggests that these catechins may have health benefits in humans and animals. One protective effect of green tea … Continue reading

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