The Components and Healthy Effects of Green Tea

Catechins (Main components)

• Reduces incidence of cancer
• Reduces tumors
• Reduces mutations
• Reduces oxidation by active oxygen
• Lowers blood cholesterol
• Inhibits increase of blood sugar
• Kills influenza virus
• Fights cariogenic bacteria (good treatment for diarrhea)
• Prevents halitosis

Caffeine

• Stimulates wakefulness (removes fatigue and sleepiness)
• Acts as diuretic

Vitamin C

• Reduces stress
• Prevents flu

Vitamin B Complex

• Aids carbohydrate metabolism

Amino Butyric Acid (GABA)

• Lower blood pressure

Flavonoids

• Strengthen blood vessel walls
• Prevents halitosis

Polysaccharides

• Lowers blood pressure

Fluoride

• Prevents cavities

Vitamin E

• Acts as antioxidant and regulates aging

Theanine (a kind of amino acid)

• Boost in releasing dopamine in brain to exert a physiological function
• (Memory ability strengthening and affecting the function of neurotransmitters)
• Diminish the risk of hypertension
• Give green tea its quality taste
• (Higher quality tea which is tastier contains more theanine)

Home | Brewing | Products | About | Contact