Hundreds of studies involving green tea have been conducted in the past several years, and have revealed the extraordinary health benefits of green tea.
These studies indicate that green tea has many health and disease-prevention benefits. Green tea contains compounds known as flavonoids, which are also found in broccoli, grapes, and red wine, and which are known cancer fighters.
Research indicates that green tea may play a part in preventing cancers of the esophagus, stomach, bladder, colon, rectum, pancreas, liver, lung, and prostate. Studies show that green tea protects the heart by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, and reducing the risk of heart attack. The antioxidants in green tea may reduce heart attacks and strokes by reducing clotting.
Green tea may also ease the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, by reducing inflammation.
Beneficial molecules in green tea may protect the liver from toxins, including those from tobacco smoke and alcohol.
Green tea appears to have protective effects on the teeth, possibly by reducing the decay causing bacteria that exist in the mouth. Green tea also contains natural flouride, which is a known cavity fighter.
Animal and human studies on green tea are ongoing, and they continue to reveal the many health benefits of drinking green tea.