The Properties and Efficacy of Green Tea
Although there are no calories in Japanese tea, it is also a great source of minerals such as potassium, sodium, calcium and manganese. Recent research has also shown even more benefits of drinking green tea.
effect 1
The antioxidant capacity of green tea slows down the aging process!
If you can refer to growing older as “growing rusty,” antioxidant capacity slow down the human body’s “rust” process.
Green tea catechin have 20 times the antioxidant effect of vitamin E.
effect 2
Anticancer and adult disease prevention!
It has been discovered that the efficacy of Japanese ｔea include ｃatechins and ｖitamins that fight ｃancer. It has also been found that Japanese tea is effective in the prevention of such adult diseases as high blood pressure and strokes.
effect 3
Green tea sterilizes o-157!
Research has shown that green tea contains sterilizing agents which combat not only cholera, dysentery bacillus and salmonella, but also o-157 (pathogenic E. coli bacteria). It is not by chance that the Japanese have traditionally consumed Japanese tea, it is the inheritance of ancient wisdom.
effect 4
Good for diets and for beautiful skin!
Green tea is effective for diets. If you drink green tea before exercising, it burns body fat. It also contains five times the vitamin C of one lemon, contributing to beautiful skin and it can be used for cooking as it is heat-resistant.
effect 5
Proven to prevent tooth decay!
Green tea catechins have sterilizing properties and prevent tooth decay. Bad breath can also be avoided. The caffeine contained in Japanese tea helps enhance judgement and memory. Moreover, irritability and fatigue can be eased.
The properties and efficacy of green tea
| Catechins (Astringent Components) | Antioxidant / Mutant antibody / Anticancer / Blood cholesterol elevation inhibitor / Blood pressure elevation inhibitor / Blood sugar elevation inhibitor / Antibacterial prevents dental infection / Anti-viral / Bad breath, etc. |
|---|---|
| Caffeine | Excitement of central nerve system / Prevents drowsiness / Cardiotonic / Urination / Metabolic stimulation |
| Vitamin C | Antioxidant / Anticancer / Prevents colds / Prevents cataracts / Anti allergy / Strengthens the immune system |
| Vitamin B2 | Prevents angula stomatitis / Antioxidant |
| GABA (r-Amino butyric Acid) | Lowers blood pressure / Inhibitory neuro-transmitter |
| Flavonoid | Strengthens vascular wall / Antioxidant / Anticancer / Prevention of coronary heart disease / Bad breath |
| Glycoconjugate (Polysaccharide, etc.) | Strengthens vascular wall |
| Mineral | [ Flourine ] Prevents tooth decay / [ zinc・manganese・copper・selenium ] Antioxidant / Prevents cancer |
| Theanine | Lowers blood pressure / Regulation of cranial nerve functions |