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Are there any proven health benefits of green tea? |
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Green tea has a variety of antioxidants, one of great interest is ECCG, which has been possibly implicated in reducing the risk of cancer and also in increasing fat-loss. Further studies are underway to investigate such possibilities in human subjects. Some have posited a link between improved cholesterol levels- however a number of studies have not found such a link. Some correlational evidence suggests that high consumption of tea can reduce the risk of dementia and also the risk of certain cancers- however, correlation does not imply causation. Green tea also contains a small amount of natural fluoride, which has led some to suggest that green tea could prevent tooth decay. Again, further studies are necessary to confirm or deny these possible benefits.
Always remain skeptical of claims about "detoxifying" one's body.
Green Tea: For centuries green tea has been the beverage of choice in Asia. Slowly but surely green tea has begun gaining huge popularity in the West. Its natural aroma and widely acclaimed health benefits make green tea appealing to both tea lovers and non-tea drinkers.
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