Green tea is prepared in such a way as to preclude the oxidation of green leaf polyphenols. Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world.
Its therapeutic values are:
1. Green tea is an anti oxidant. It has been found to detoxify free radicals.
2. Green tea can lower the rate of esophageal cancer, mouth cancers and gastric cancers.
3. Green tea is a hypotensive and thus helps in lowering the blood pressure.
4. Green tea helps in preventing tooth decay.
5. Green tea is also known to lower serum cholesterol.
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