what is the benefits of green tea?

Question

and is it healthy to drink it like everyday, day and night?

Answer 1

the benefits of green tea...
- prevents many different types of cancer
- protects you from hear disease
- helps with weight loss
- helps cure arthritis
- helps with acne
- slows aging process
- encourages bowel regularity
- helps stabilize diabetes
- prevents cardiovascular disease

and yes its very healthy and i think if u have the option to drink it daily u should it will help with your heath and will help lengthen your life!

Answer 2

I drink green tea every day - I brew it and add a bit of honey then store it in the fridge.

The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. In her book Green Tea: The Natural Secret for a Healthier Life, Nadine Taylor states that green tea has been used as a medicine in China for at least 4,000 years.

Today, scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. For example, in 1994 the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.

To sum up, here are just a few medical conditions in which drinking green tea is reputed to be helpful:

* cancer
* rheumatoid arthritis
* high cholesterol levels
* cariovascular disease
* infection
* impaired immune function

Answer 3

Stopping certain neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Preventing/treating cancer

Treating multiple sclerosis

Preventing the degradation of cell membranes by neutralizing the spread of free radicals (which occurs during the process of oxidation).

Reducing the negative effects of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) by lowering levels of triglycerides and increasing the production of HDL cholesterol good cholesterol.

Increasing fat oxidation (helps the body use fat as an energy source) and raising metabolism.

Joy Bauer, a New York City nutritionist, says [the catechins in green tea] increase levels of the metabolism speeding brain chemical norepinephrine.

Japanese researchers claim if you drink five cups of green tea a day, you'll burn 70 to 80 extra calories. Dr. Nicholas Perricone, an anti-aging specialist, appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show and told Oprah's viewers they can lose 10 lbs. in 6 weeks drinking green tea instead of coffee

The major concern with drinking too much green tea is the high amount of caffeine it contains. Too much caffeine can cause nausea, insomnia or frequent urination

To help with sore throat drinking green tea mixed with honey can help the the throat to heal faster.

Answer 4

Yes! Green Tea benefits include:

-EGCG, which is an antioxidant (they protect cells and DNA from damages that may be linked to cancer)
-reduces high blood pressure
-lowers your blood sugar
-can aid in fighting cancer
-speeds up your metabolism, which can aid in losing weight
-boosts the immune system

Answer 5

green tea is high in antioxidants, so yeah, it is good for you as long as you don't load it up with sugar, so stay away from the bottled stuff, they all are made with sugar. Make your own, and I wouldn't drink it late at night, it does have some caffiene and could keep you awake.

Answer 6

regulate your hear beat
reduces the chances for heart attack
help in controlling blood pressure
it is good to have it after you dinner or lunch as it helps your digesting system to work in a good shape

and finally but not the less, it is delicious

so yes, drink it day and night

Answer 7

well depending on the brand, most have a lot of antioxidants. Which is great for your body.

Answer 8

It supposedly helps you loose weight. And helps you body with the nutrients that it lacks.

Answer 9

antioxidants

Answer 10

It's good for burning fat!