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Handbook of Green Tea and Health Research (Food and Beverage Consumption and Health)

greentea — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:27:05 +0000

After water, tea signifies the second most frequently consumed beverage world-wide. Teas are not all the same; among the many areas of research that are included in this book are the effects of selenium-containing green tea on food consumption and body weight gain. Research shows that tea consumption may have its strongest effect among patients with cardiovascular disease. A specific chapter investigates whether green tea intake can reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Research is presented to show that green tea and its major constituent epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) have a potential chemopreventative and/or treatment for a variety of diseases including breast cancer. Other research sheds new light on the molecular basis for the cancer-preventive activity of EGCG in vivo and helps in the design of new strategies to prevent cancer. A further study presents an analysis assessing the progress of research on the mechanisms pertaining to how telomerase activity is regulated by green tea in cancer cells. Further chapters look at the relationship of tea to diabetes and a description of the beneficial effects of green tea catechins on neuronal functions and neuronal diseases such as dementia. To improve biological functions and industrial applicability of green tea and its by-products, research is presented showing irradiation as a useful method.

Does microwaving green tea take away from nutritional value?

greentea — Sat, 22 May 2010 15:06:25 +0000

So I’ve read that green tea can help you burn fat because it has catechins and EGCG. To save time and tea packets, let’s say I brew a large pot of tea in the morning and later pour myself a cup. If I microwave that cup of tea, does it kill the catechins and EGCG fat burning aspects, rendering the consumption of the tea useless? My only purpose of drinking green tea is to burn fat.

How many cups a day for green tea benefits?

greentea — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:00:10 +0000

I’ve heard many wonderful things about the consumption of green tea. In order to experience some of the benefits, how many cups of green tea should someone consume a day? Right now, I drink a cup every once in a while (maybe three time a week), and drink two cups a day when I’m sick or feel a cold coming on to get the extra antioxidants.

Is green tea actually good for your health?

greentea — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:00:37 +0000

I have read so many times that drinking green tea regularly is good for your health. Is this true? Are there any benefits from everyday consumption?

How many cups a day for green tea benefits?

greentea — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:07:38 +0000

BeautifulxxLie asked:

I’ve heard many wonderful things about the consumption of green tea. In order to experience some of the benefits, how many cups of green tea should someone consume a day? Right now, I drink a cup every once in a while (maybe three time a week), and drink two cups a day when I’m sick or feel a cold coming on to get the extra antioxidants.

Is green tea actually good for your health?

greentea — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:54:54 +0000

Shannon asked:

I have read so many times that drinking green tea regularly is good for your health. Is this true? Are there any benefits from everyday consumption?