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Components of Green Tea |
Healthy Effects |
|---|---|
| Catechins (Main component) |
Reduces incidence of cancer Reduces tumors Reduces mutations Reduces oxidation by active oxygen Lowers blood cholesterol Inhibits increase of blood pressure Inhibits increase of blood sugar Kills bacteria Kills influenza virus Fights cariogenic bacteria Prevents halitosis |
| Caffeine | Stimulates wakefulness (removes fatigue and sleepiness) Acts as diuretic |
| Vitamin C | Reduces stress Prevents flu |
| Vitamin B Complex | Aids carbohydrate metabolism |
| r-Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) |
Lowers blood pressure |
| Flavonoids | Strengthen blood vessel walls Prevents halitosis |
| Polysaccharides | Lowers blood sugar |
| Fluoride | Prevents cavities |
| Vitamin E | Acts as antioxidant and regulates aging |
| Theanine (a kind of amino acid) |
Gives green tea its delicious taste |