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Green Tea Information (Home) > Green Tea Benefits > Health Benefits of Green Tea
Four Possible Health Benefits of Green TeaLegend has it that tea was discovered in China over 5,000 years ago. The story unfolds with the emperor boiling his water as he followed the belief that this was the safest way to ensure it being potable. Suddenly there was a large gust of wind and this wind blew some leaves into the boiling water. The combination of the leaf and the hot water fashioned a brownish mixture. The emperor discovered that the mixture produced a fragrant aroma and when the brew was tasted the flavor was most agreeable. Regardless of the accuracy of when the first tea was brewed, the benefits of drinking tea and specifically the health benefits of green tea have been the subject of many a test study. In addition to the claims of green tea being an excellent antioxidant, additional benefits may include the prevention of cancer, protecting your heart, preventing arthritis and protecting your liver. Preventing CancerOne health benefit of green tea may be its ability to prevent cancer. Recent studies reflected significantly lower levels of cancer amongst Asian communities who drank green tea. Based on this possible correlation between the regular use of green tea and a lower risk for cancer further research is being undertaken. These encouraging studies involve testing the health benefit of green tea on animals and a small percentage of studies involving humans. Preliminary findings suggest that the health benefits of green tea may prevent cancer in many of the body's vital organs. These organs include the urinary bladder, the entire upper and lower digestive tract and pancreas. Protecting Your HeartAn important health benefit of green tea is the antioxidants found in green tea. These antioxidants have shown promise in reducing levels of cholesterol, minimizing cardiac disease and controlling hypertension. Specifically, a daily cup of tea, eight and a half ounces, was consumed by those participating in a case study. After 25 years, participants had fewer incidents of heart attacks compared to those who did not drink the green tea. Additional studies show that antioxidants were beneficial in minimizing the bonding of blood cells. The implications of this benefit would be the reduction in clotting which is associated with strokes and heart disease. Preventing ArthritisAnother health benefit of green tea is the possible prevention and soothing of arthritis and its painful symptoms. Research has shown a strong component of green tea to be its ability to perform as an agent to reduce inflammation. Certain studies suggest that the antioxidants in green tea delay the arthritic process as well as minimize the painful symptoms of those affected with arthritis. Protecting Your LiverFinally, a health benefit of green tea is the possible protection of your liver. Preliminary research suggests a strong correlation between the antioxidants found in green tea and the function of the liver. The liver acts as a filter within the body and rids the body of toxins. Some of these toxins include the ingredients found in alcohol, the air we breathe, food eaten, water consumed, cigarettes smoked, and so on. The health benefit of green tea strongly indicates a protection of the cells that comprise the liver as well as stimulating and strengthening the immune system within the body.
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