Botanical Name:   Camellia Sinensis

Green Tea Facts
Green Tea is derived from the leaves of the tea plant, and it is rich in beneficial compounds called catechins. Green Tea is lightly processed to retain these substances so the active constituents remain unaltered in the herb. Traditional Chinese medicine has prescribed Green Tea for longevity, a strong immune system, energy enhancement, headaches, depression, digestion and detoxification. It is thought to have excellent thermogenic properties to enhance weight loss.

How Green Tea Works
Green Tea's cancer prevention properties come from its main antioxidant polyphenol called epigallocatechin gallate, which protects from cell damage and encourages the body's own production of antioxidant enzymes. Polyphenols also help to protect the heart by lowering and improving cholesterol levels, reducing platelet formations and lowering blood pressure. Green Tea'a antibacterial properties protect against bacteria and infections. Studies indicate that Green Tea's polyphenol catechins help to enhance weight loss by increasing levels of fat oxidation and thermogenisis, suppressing the appetite and increasing energy expenditure.

Possible Benefits

• Promotes longevity
• Lessens cancer risk
• Helps against tooth decay, gingivitis and periodontal disease
• Protects against heart disease by reducing cholesterol and triglycerides and lowering blood pressure
• Aids with weight loss by curbing appetite and reduction of fat accumulation
• Protects against digestive and respiratory infections
• Increases energy

Usage Guidelines
Green Tea is considered extremely safe. Very high dosages may cause insomnia, anxiety or other caffeine-related symptoms (although caffeine content of supplements are usually low or decaffeinated completely).