Benefits of Green Tea {Camellia sinensis}
Green Tea Powder (or) Green Tea Extracts
Green tea which contains catechins , the most abundant of which is epigallocatechin gallate.
Green tea also contains carotenoids , tocopherols , ascorbic acid (vitamin C) , minerals such as chromium , manganese , selenium or zinc , and certain phytochemical compounds.
It is a more potent antioxidant than black tea , although black tea has substances which green tea does not such as theaflavin.
Green tea consumption is associated with reduced heart disease
Green tea and green tea extracts , such as its component EGCG , have been used to prevent and treat a variety of cancers , including breast , stomach , and skin cancers.
Green tea and green tea extracts have also been used for improving mental alertness , aiding in weight loss , lowering cholesterol levels , and protecting skin from sun damage.
Green tea is usually brewed and drunk as a beverage. Green tea extracts can be taken in capsules and are sometimes used in skin products.
Green tea preparations improves mental alertness , most likely because of its caffeine content.