What is Green Tea?
Green tea is a powerful antioxidant that is essentially a minimally fermented ordinary tea (only by 3–12%). It originates in China and is considered a traditional drink in Asia. It is hugely popular in China, Korea, Japan, and countries in the Middle East. Green tea has been used as a remedy in Chinese and Indian traditional medicine (Ayurveda) for a few centuries.
Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea is known for its beneficial properties. It is known that its antioxidant properties exceed those of black tea.
It consists of:
- polyphenols;
- carotenoids;
- C, K, P, B vitamins;
- amino acids;
- tannins;
- antioxidants;
- mineral complex (compounds of selenium, chromium, zinc, manganese, iodine, potassium, etc.);
- phytochemical compounds.
Green tea promotes maintaining of tone and strengthening of the immune system. It is recommended to use green tea supplements to lower stress level and increase mental capacity and physical stamina, strengthen immunity and slow down ageing processes in the body.
Uses of Green Tea
It is recommended to use green tea according to the indications in the instruction for the supplement. Directions for use depend on the dose. You should not neglect the recommendations of specialists – the supplement should be taken within the recommended dose.
Green tea side effects and overdose
Green tea might cause side effects. They can happen due to various reasons and depend on health conditions and present diseases, as well as individual intolerance to some components of the supplement. If the components cause an allergic reaction in the body, you should stop taking them immediately.
To avoid negative consequences of overdose, it is necessary to follow the recommendation for use.