Is Green Tea really good or you? why?

Answer 1

Antioxidants but read on:

An antioxidant is a chemical that reduces the rate of particular oxidation reactions in a specific context, where oxidation reactions are chemical reactions that involve the transfer of electrons from a substance to an oxidizing agent.

Antioxidants are particularly important in the context of organic chemistry and biology. All living organisms maintain a reducing environment inside their cells. All cells contain complex systems of antioxidants to prevent chemical damage to the cells' components by oxidation. These antioxidants include glutathione and ascorbic acid and are substrates for enzymes such as peroxidases and oxidoreductases.

Antioxidants are widely used as ingredients in dietary supplements used for health purposes such as preventing cancer and heart disease. Studies have suggested antioxidant supplements has benefits for health, but several large clinical trials did not demonstrate a definite benefit for the formulations tested, and excess supplementation may even be harmful.

Answer 2

Proponents of green tea note that its medicinal benefits have been described for over 1000 years. The Kissa Yojoki, or Book of Tea, written by Zen priest Eisai in 1191, describes how drinking green tea can have a positive effect on the five vital organs, especially the heart. The book discusses tea's medicinal qualities, which include easing the effects of alcohol, acting as a stimulant, curing blotchiness, quenching thirst, eliminating indigestion, curing beriberi disease, preventing fatigue, and improving urinary and brain function. Part One also explains the shapes of tea plants, tea flowers, and tea leaves, and covers how to grow tea plants and process tea leaves. In Part Two, the book discusses the specific dosage and method required for individual physical ailments. Although a 2006 study published in the September 13 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that adults who consumed three or more cups of green tea per day had a lower risk of death due to cardiovascular disease.Green tea has also been claimed to reduce stress and produce alpha waves. This is thought to be due to high antioxidant levels and the presence of l-theanine, which is a glutamate analog present in green tea that can cross the blood-brain barrier and reduce glutamate excitotoxicity during stress and ischemia

Answer 3

Yes, It speeds up your metabolism! Studies have shown that people who drink green tea regularly burn 100 calories a day more than those that don't. This is without any other form of diet and/or exercise.

Answer 4

Yes it is because of the antioxidants in it - 'cleans u out - for a better word.

It tastes good too, but if u dont like it, u can get flavoured green tea.

Answer 5

Yes, green tea is high in antioxidents.

Answer 6

Green tea is a metabolic boost which means you burn calories faster and helps you lose extra water weight. It also contains EGCG, a catechin that may help fight cancer. It may help improve cholesterol levels too.

Answer 7

It is good for you because it has no fat and fewer calories. I love green tea with citrus.

Answer 8

It is good for you, (but sorry Savannah it tastes revolting.) It is full of antioxidents that apparently fight all those nasties kicking around in your body. The Chinese seem to do well on it.

Answer 9

it's less oxidized than black or oolong tea.
therefore it has less caffeine.
less caffeine is better.
green tea comes directly from a plant so it's going to be better for you than anything processed

Answer 10

absolutely my fren..
less sugar.. maybe, not too much chemical substance..i mean it use leaf.
u can search it at yahoo rite? i think its gives us more benefit for our health.. i say like dat because i like green tea.. :P