how do i know im getting the REAL stuff and what will it help with?
2006-10-10 06:43:33 · 10 answers · asked by TEMPTRESS 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
does it make you pee more or go poop more? and what are anti-oxidents? sorry dumb question
2006-10-10 06:53:41 · update #1
I read that drinking green tea (not sure if it's all teas) at high temperatures could be linked to some forms of cancer. So it's recommended to drink the tea luke warm or iced
2006-10-10 06:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by Maestro 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Green tea is thought to be high in antioxidants which strengthen the immune system and has also been linked
to lowered rates of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Although there is always ongoing debate on the subject,
it appears to me that the studies which indicate its positive effects are in the majority.
I have read several books lately which speak about green tea in depth.
The Okinawa Program
The Antioxidant Miracle
Super foods-Rx
I found all of these at Barnes and Noble.
Studies on various long lived people indicate that their consumption of green tea may play a leading role in their health.
I was convinced enough that I drink several cups of tea every day. The favorite of the Okinawans is green jasmine tea which I quite enjoy. One thing I have found is that the higher quality
loose-leaf tea you buy at Asian markets does taste significantly
better than most of the boxed teabags. (for green tea. Black teas it doesn't seem to be the case). And although they are more expensive, it takes forever to finish a $10.00 can of fresh jasmine tea so it's not a big deal. Also, in terms of the antioxidant properties, black and green teas are both effective.
They are basically the same plant just treated differently.
2006-10-10 14:07:17 · answer #2 · answered by True Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Health Benefits of Green Tea
http://www.teahealthguide.com/category/Health-Benefits-of-Green-Tea.html
2006-10-14 06:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by men t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above stated is true (about antioxidants and strengthens the immune system), but drinking four cups a day also helps in decreasing aging.
2006-10-10 14:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by TJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What they said, though the throat cancer/green tea link is tenous at best. Also anti-oxidents are useful brocoli, blueberries, and pomegranate has more
2006-10-10 13:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by ewtaylor2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It tastes good and has good antioxidants.
Links of green tea to helping prevent against cancer and heart disease are inconclusive or negative at this point. It is still a good alternative to coffee.
2006-10-10 13:45:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No cons, but pros are raises metabolism and gives you antioxidants
2006-10-10 14:38:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to get the tea leaves & boil a small amount
in a pot of water, it will clean your body fr. any toxins
& you'll have to use the bathroom a bit more ofthen, plus it taste gross .
2006-10-10 13:51:13 · answer #8 · answered by start 6-22-06 summer time Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of antioxidants and enhances digestion
small dose of caffeine-makes you alert.
cons: too much causes hyperacidity
2006-10-10 13:52:36 · answer #9 · answered by Keepingmycool 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too much of anything is still not good
2006-10-10 13:50:39 · answer #10 · answered by lolitakali 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋