Green Tea Health Benefits

November 30th, 2009 admin

Not only is drinking green tea relaxing, it has some great health benefits. It can help prevent diseases and other conditions. Green Tea for Bone Health Researchers in Hong Kong have identified key components in green tea that help with bone formation and stop the breakdown of them. The components include: Epigallocatechin (EGC) Gallocatechin (GC) Gallocatechin Gallate (GCG) The most influential is EGC, which helps with bone formation, strength and inhibits the loss of bone mass. Reduce Periodontal Disease with Green Tea A new study published in Journal of Periodontology, finds that green tea is beneficial to teeth and gums, reducing periodontal disease. The antioxidant catechin – acting as an anti-inflammatory – seems to be …


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  1. December 5th, 2009 at 22:06
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    Thank you for this informative post. I’ve been lurking around this site for a while now, and really love the content. Just figured I finally added a little comment. By the way my wife has been drinking Chinese diet tea with great results.

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