Sunday, June 23, 2013

Author: Kristjan Gunnarsson Green tea also has a unique type of amino acid called L-Theanine which can help with relaxation and focus.

Green tea has a lot less caffeine than coffee, making it appropriate for those individuals who are sensitive to caffeine.
But tea also has a different combination of stimulants compared to coffee. While coffee has a lot more caffeine, tea also has a unique type of amino acid called L-Theanine which can help with relaxation and focus.
This is the reason green tea provides a more relaxed and focused "buzz" than coffee.
3. May Improve Cholesterol
Green tea has also been associated with improvements in risk factors for heart disease, leading to reductions in triglycerides and LDL (the bad) cholesterol, and increases in HDL (the good) cholesterol.
4. May Lower Your Risk of Cancer
There are many types of cancer that are common in western countries. Consumption of green tea appears to decrease the incidence of several types, including breast, prostate, ovarian and endometrial cancer.
5. May Help Prevent Parkinson's Disease
Caffeine from all sources, including coffee and tea, may help prevent Parkinson's disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disease in humans.

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