Green Tea
(Camellia sinensis)
Powerful Antioxidant Protection
and Herbal Energizer
Green tea (Camelia
sinensis) is a rich source of catechins, substances which have been
found to neutralize cancer-causing agents and prevent cellular mutations
leading to cancer.
In addition to cancer-prevention, green tea prevents abnormal blood
clotting, reduces total cholesterol, aids high blood pressure and
protects arterioles.
Green tea has also been shown to
increase energy expenditure and may therefore be useful in weight loss
programs. Although green tea contains caffeine, several studies have
shown that subjects who took green tea capsules had higher energy
expenditures than those who took caffeine alone. It appears that there may
be an additional fat-oxidizing effect that is
not due to the caffeine content.
The polyphenols in green tea have been shown to stimulate
production of certain immune cells. Topically, green tea has
antibacterial properties and is effective against plaque-causing
bacteria.
Bottom line: Green tea may help prevent both cancer
and heart disease
and is a useful adjuvant to weight loss programs.
Green tea is also an immune-stimulant and antibacterial.
Suggested dose: 1 cap, 1-3
times daily or as directed.
Each (one) capsule contains: Green Tea
Extract....................300 mg (Standardized to 50% catechins [150mg]
per cap).
Product # 128 (60 Capsules)
$16.95
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