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Green tea polyphenols are members of the group called flavonoids. Flavonoids
are what give color to many flowers and fruits. As a whole, flavonoids are able
to act against allergens, carcinogens, and viruses. This accessory nutrient is a
powerful antioxidant, even stronger than vitamin C and vitamin E. Green tea
polyphenols are effective for disrupting the formation of nitrosamines.
Nitrosamines are the compounds formed when nitrites bind to amino acids.
Nitrites are found in the curing of ham, bacon, and the like. Sources of
flavonoids in general include: green tea, citrus fruits, legumes, and berries.
From a chemical perspective, green tea polyphenols are catechins,
phytochemicals composed of several linked ring-like structures. Attached to
each structure are chemical tags called phenol groups, and because there are
many phenol groups, these catechins are called polyphenols. Polyphenols act
as antioxidants. They protect cells and body chemicals against damage
caused by free radicals, reactive atoms that contribute to tissue damage in the
body. For example, when low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is oxidized,
it can become glued to arteries and cause coronary heart disease.
Polyphenols can also block the action of enzymes that cancers need for
growth and they can deactivate substances that promote the growth of
cancers. The polyphenol most strongly associated with cancer prevention is
epigallocatechin-3-gallate, or EGCG. All tea contains polyphenols. Teas and
polyphenols isolated from tea have been shown in the laboratory to act as
scavengers of oxygen and nitrogen-free radicals, protecting the fatty
membranes of cells, proteins and DNA. In native green tea, approximately
15-20% of the weight of the leaf is composed of polyphenols; over 50% of this
polyphenol fraction is comprised of (-) Epigallocatechin Gallate(EGCG), the
most biologically active and influential polyphenol in green tea. Other
components include the unique amino acid theanine, carotenoids, chlorophyll
and caffeine. Anthocyanidins, plant pigments also found in Bilberry, Ginkgo
biloba and pine bark extracts (Pycnogenol), are also found in green tea.
Green tea is a popular beverage consumed worldwide. The catechins in green
tea are commonly called polyphenols, The polyphenols in green tea and
possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties. The
polyphenols found in tea include chemicals called catechins and theaflavins.
Catechins are found in both green and black teas, while theaflavins are found
predominantly in black tea.
are what give color to many flowers and fruits. As a whole, flavonoids are able
to act against allergens, carcinogens, and viruses. This accessory nutrient is a
powerful antioxidant, even stronger than vitamin C and vitamin E. Green tea
polyphenols are effective for disrupting the formation of nitrosamines.
Nitrosamines are the compounds formed when nitrites bind to amino acids.
Nitrites are found in the curing of ham, bacon, and the like. Sources of
flavonoids in general include: green tea, citrus fruits, legumes, and berries.
From a chemical perspective, green tea polyphenols are catechins,
phytochemicals composed of several linked ring-like structures. Attached to
each structure are chemical tags called phenol groups, and because there are
many phenol groups, these catechins are called polyphenols. Polyphenols act
as antioxidants. They protect cells and body chemicals against damage
caused by free radicals, reactive atoms that contribute to tissue damage in the
body. For example, when low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is oxidized,
it can become glued to arteries and cause coronary heart disease.
Polyphenols can also block the action of enzymes that cancers need for
growth and they can deactivate substances that promote the growth of
cancers. The polyphenol most strongly associated with cancer prevention is
epigallocatechin-3-gallate, or EGCG. All tea contains polyphenols. Teas and
polyphenols isolated from tea have been shown in the laboratory to act as
scavengers of oxygen and nitrogen-free radicals, protecting the fatty
membranes of cells, proteins and DNA. In native green tea, approximately
15-20% of the weight of the leaf is composed of polyphenols; over 50% of this
polyphenol fraction is comprised of (-) Epigallocatechin Gallate(EGCG), the
most biologically active and influential polyphenol in green tea. Other
components include the unique amino acid theanine, carotenoids, chlorophyll
and caffeine. Anthocyanidins, plant pigments also found in Bilberry, Ginkgo
biloba and pine bark extracts (Pycnogenol), are also found in green tea.
Green tea is a popular beverage consumed worldwide. The catechins in green
tea are commonly called polyphenols, The polyphenols in green tea and
possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties. The
polyphenols found in tea include chemicals called catechins and theaflavins.
Catechins are found in both green and black teas, while theaflavins are found
predominantly in black tea.
Green tea has been the preferred beverage for centuries in many Asian and
European countries. Tea has many therapeutic uses as well as being a form
of ritual and ceremony. The calming tranquility attained from relaxing, and
enjoying a warm cup of green tea can be the most beneficial form of therapy
yet. It has been said that laughter is the best medicine, so enjoy a cup of tea
with a friend and reap the health benefits of green tea.
European countries. Tea has many therapeutic uses as well as being a form
of ritual and ceremony. The calming tranquility attained from relaxing, and
enjoying a warm cup of green tea can be the most beneficial form of therapy
yet. It has been said that laughter is the best medicine, so enjoy a cup of tea
with a friend and reap the health benefits of green tea.
Harmonious
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