Green tea has been used medicinally
in many cultures for centuries. It has antioxidant properties that give benefit
to many health conditions. While many people are aware of its uses as a weight
loss aid, green tea is much more than your typical "fat burner."
ECGC, also known as epigallocatechin galate, is a polyphenol found in green tea
that helps to neutralize free radicals.
Studies published in the
"Journal of the American College of Nutrition" in April 2008 revealed
that the use of green tea can reduce the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins,
also known as LDL or bad cholesterol. This prevents these lipoproteins from
becoming plaque in the arterial walls, which leads to atherosclerosis. The
lowering of blood cholesterol takes place without side effects when using this
herb, unlike many pharmaceuticals. The blood pressure is also lowered when
taking green tea. The same mechanism is utilized with the herb as with drugs
known as ACE, or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
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