Consumption Green Tea is highly beneficial

Consumption Green Tea is highly beneficial

GreenteaGreen tea is the best natural medicine to reduce symptoms of array of physical and psychological ailment. Green tea is taken for stomach disorders, vomiting, diarrhea, to prevent dental cavities, to lower cholesterol levels, as an antioxidant, to reduce cancer, and even as a stimulant.  It is useful in controlling high blood pressure and Parkinson’s disease.

Green tea originated from China but Asian countries adopted it as a common drink and have reaped many of its health benefits. Green tea is a product made from the Camellia sinensis plant. It can be prepared as a beverage that has positive effects on the health. Green tea’s extract can be made from the leaves and consumed as medicine to cure many diseases.

Green tea contains 2% to 4% caffeine, which have an effect on thinking and attentiveness, increases urine output, and enhance the function of brain. So Green tea can be taken to enhance mental alertness.

The valuable parts of green tea are the leaf bud, leaf, and stem. Green tea can be prepared by steaming fresh leaves at high temperature. In this process, it maintains vital molecules, such as polyphenols, that are advantageous to health.

Green tea contains catechins that have properties to fight many diseases. It lowers the risk of heart diseases and high blood pressure. The most important contribution of green tea is, it assists in burning fat and helps in accelerating metabolic rate. Green tea is cost effective and has no side effects.

Greentea Green tea is considered safe for adults. However, it’s over usage may cause stomach disorder, constipation and other problems. Its excessive use during pregnancy or lactation period may cause side effects. So it is advised that green tea should be taken only after consultation with a medical practitioner.

It is also observed that herbal products like green tea is sold in market contaminated with toxic materials or other drugs. So before buying this supplement one should ensure a trustworthy source.

As the health impacts of green tea are being explored, it is recommended to make a habit to consume it regularly as a freshly brewed tea to reap its medicinal benefits.

by Ragini Sinha

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