Green tea information page

Green tea, these humble leaves, have once again become the darling of nutritionally aware people, since they have great antioxidant properties, combat mental fatigue and are also used with great effect by people who suffer from various forms of cancer.

Green tea is required for

Green tea is used for its antioxidant properties, to help fight mental and physical fatigue, its general health enhancing properties, in the fight against cancer, help to prevent blood clotting tendencies, lower blood cholesterol levels and the regulation of blood sugar levels. It is also used in weight loss programs, since it is helpful to those individuals busy with weight loss.

It contains various compounds such as catechin, epigallocatechin, flavonoids, bioflavonoids, fluoride, gallic acid, polyphenols, tannin, theophylline, vitamin C as well as a small amount of caffeine.

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Deficiency of green tea

No specific deficiencies will result from not ingesting green tea, since it is not an essential nutritional ingredient.

Dosage

The dosage underneath is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient. In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind.

Toxicity and symptoms of high intake

People suffering from anxiety disorder, irregular heartbeat, or when pregnant or breastfeeding are advised to limit their intake of this ingredient.

When more may be required

When tired or generally fatigued, green tea could help you regain your zest for life again.

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• Antioxidant capsules to fight and neutralize free radicals

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