Benefits of different kinds of tea?
June 28, 2010
I was wondering what are the benefits of each kind of tea? Like green, white, red….ect. If you know of a website or link that would be great too!!!
So far red and green are my favorite and love peppermint too!!
Thanks!
Polyphenols in tea have been known to:
Help protect cells from the normal, but damaging, physiological process known as “oxidative stress.” Although oxygen is vital to life, it’s also incorporated into reactive substances called free radicals. These can damage the cells in our body and have been implicated in the slow chain reaction of damage leading to heart disease and cancer.
Help prevent blood clotting
Help lower cholesterol levels
Help neutralize enzymes that aid in the growth of tumors
Help deactivate cancer promoters
Help stimulate the immune system
Apart from polyphenols, tea also contains a variety of ingredients that are beneficial to one’s health. These include theanine (an amino acid unique to tea), vitamins, minerals, and methylxanthines. These are the components that are the source of the healthful properties of tea. These are known to:
Help fight against mutagenic agents
Delay aging
Help fight high blood pressure
Help fight against viral and bacterial infection
Help improve the functions of the digestive and excretory systems
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Polyphenols in tea have been known to:
Help protect cells from the normal, but damaging, physiological process known as "oxidative stress." Although oxygen is vital to life, it’s also incorporated into reactive substances called free radicals. These can damage the cells in our body and have been implicated in the slow chain reaction of damage leading to heart disease and cancer.
Help prevent blood clotting
Help lower cholesterol levels
Help neutralize enzymes that aid in the growth of tumors
Help deactivate cancer promoters
Help stimulate the immune system
Apart from polyphenols, tea also contains a variety of ingredients that are beneficial to one’s health. These include theanine (an amino acid unique to tea), vitamins, minerals, and methylxanthines. These are the components that are the source of the healthful properties of tea. These are known to:
Help fight against mutagenic agents
Delay aging
Help fight high blood pressure
Help fight against viral and bacterial infection
Help improve the functions of the digestive and excretory systems
References :
more here
http://www.planet-tea.com/health_benefits.html
http://www.teabenefits.com/
true teas come from a specific bush… Camelia sinensus. All other teas like rooibus, peppermint, and chamomile are herbal teas.
True teas contain antioxidants, EGCG, and other substances to aid you in health.
not sure about herbals.
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