One can read Dr. Jane Sadler promoting green tea in her recent column at The Dallas Morning News. In the column, “Drink (green tea) to your health,” Dr. Sadler recommends diluted green tea for curbing nausea. Dr. Sadler writes that the antioxidants in green tea may help prevent inflammation that can cause organ damage and adversely […]
Is the global green tea polyphenols market growing? Yes, according to Grandview Research, Inc., which issued a market research report on the overall global market for tea polyphenols. Green tea polyphenols accounted for more than 70 percent of the global tea polyphenols market and was also the fastest growing segment. Green tea polyphenols are expected […]
If you want healthier, better-looking skin, then it may be time to think beyond creams and topical products. Researchers believe that green tea protects the skin, playing a role in fighting skin aging and wrinkling. However, it is uncertain whether these products contain enough antioxidants to confer benefits to the skin. In her latest blog, […]
Diets rich in polyphenols improve glucose metabolism in people at high risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. Green tea was one of the foods studied that added helpful polyphenols to a diet. Dark chocolate, coffee and extra virgin olive oil were also studied. Researcher Dr. Lutgardo Bozzetto of the University […]
Studies have suggested a link between consumption of green tea and lowering cholesterol levels. Now, scientists at a Chinese university have published a study that explores the chemical process that links green tea and lowering cholesterol levels. The study, “Mechanistic studies for tri-targeted inhibition of enzymes involved in cholesterol biosynthesis by green tea polyphenols,” pinpointed […]
Polyphenols use is growing rapidly, according to a new market study by Grand View Research. The global market for polyphenols is expected to top 1 billion U.S. dollars by 2020, according to Grand View Research. The study notes that green tea polyphenols are experiencing the fastest growth, with an estimated compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) […]
Dr. Oz recommended green tea for burning belly fat during a May 5th episode of the Dr. Oz show. As reported in Examiner.com, Dr. Oz said drinking two cups of green tea a day could help melt belly fat because of a green tea ingredient, EGCG. EGCG – epigallocatechin gallate, is a catechin that is an anti-oxidant and raises […]
Consumption of green tea and raw fish foster longer life, according to the British Office for National Statistics, in London. The study looked at the diet of Japanese women and indicated that a diet that includes regular consumption of raw fish, vegetables and green tea contributed to higher life expectancy. Japanese females have the highest life […]
Green tea boosts memory, according to a new study conducted at the University of Basel. Participants in the study who drank a beverage with 27 grams of green tea extract performed better on short-term memory tests than the control group. Moreover, MRI imaging showed unique activation patterns between different lobes of the brain, suggesting that […]
Green tea may offer blood pressure and cholesterol benefits, according to a new study published in the scientific journal, Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. The meta-study of 20 randomized clinical trials found that consuming green tea may help manage blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. The authors of the study examined data from more than […]
