The Eastern part of the world has long been concerned with the health benefits of green tea, including the aid of weight loss. Green tea is one of the healthiest drinks on earth due to the overabundance of EGCG in the leaves.
Green tea comes from the same plant from which normal tea is obtained. Scientifically, it is known as Camellia Sinensis. In fact, it is the same tea but processed differently. The normal black tea is obtained by fermenting the tea leaves. This fermentation changes its colour, flavour and raises the level of caffeine and tannin in it. Whereas, in case of Green Tea, the tea leaves are dried or slightly steamed but not fermented. This makes it look green when brewed and otherwise.
A wide variety of individuals use green tea as a means for losing weight. Research shows that green tea helps to regulart hormones, amp up metabolism levels and promote fat oxidation. Combining this with an easy to follow diet can do wonders for almost anyone.
Green tea can also lower total cholesterol levels, and can also improve the ration of HDL to LDL. Studies show that green tea drinkers have much lower cholesterol levels than those who don’t drink green tea daily. It is thought that green tea lowers cholesterol by inhibiting the absorption of lipids by the digestive system, allowing them to be flushed from the body.
As we mentioned, green tea contains polyphenols that are potent antioxidants, and are part of many of the body’s biochemical activities. The polyphenols in green tea are mostly catechins, and EGCG is the most powerful of them all. For thousands of years, people have known of the many health benefits of green tea, and new discoveries are being made almost daily.
