All teas, including gourmet green teas, contains polyphenols, which are naturally occurring compounds that act as antioxidants for disease prevention and treatment of many health-related illnesses. The level of polyphenols is higher in green tea because green tea is unoxidized. (Oolong tea is partially oxidized and black tea is fully oxidized). These unaltered polyphenols are green tea's primary active ingredients, and their health benefits have been documented by numerous scientific studies.
Green tea has proven to lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure (lowering the risk of heart attacks), aid digestion, fight fatigue, preserve younger-looking skin and promote oral health. Recent animal studies have shown that green tea extracts protect against various cancers. Enjoy!
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