Are you concerned about the pharmaceuticals your doctor has prescribed for you? Interested in how green tea and health might be impacted by adding it to your daily routine? For those of you interested in learning more about natural alternatives to conventional remedies, you will be interested in what I have found.
For thousands of years, those in the Orient have been enjoying the numerous health benefits of natural herbal remedies including that of the Camellia sinensis bush. Slowly, the western world is coming around to this ancient wisdom. Did you realize that most pharmaceuticals originate from a variety of plants or herbs? Once they identify a specific health altering property, scientists go to work in the lab and try and replicate that property. When that is accomplished, a drug is born.
What is contained in those green leaves that can help your health? Good question. This herb contains these compounds:
* Catechin polyphenols, especially epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
* L-Theanine
* Theophylline
* Theobromine
If those words look like greek to you, don't worry. I will explain more. That was the science and now let me explain what that means and, more importantly, how they will affect your health.
Pholyphenols
Polyphenols, in general, are antioxidants that aid in protecting cells from free radicals that target and destroy them. These antioxidants help to build up your immune system and protect us from various infections and disease such as cancers.
L-Theanine
L-Theanine is an amino acid. It helps in creating a sense of well being and alertness through the creation of alpha brain waves which in turn increases the levels of serotonin and dopamine.
Theophyline and Theobromin
Theophyline and Theobromin are alkaloids and while they are widely known as stimulants they also have properties of a diuretic, vasodilator and cardiac stimulant. Research is now under way linking anti-cancer properties to these alkaloids as well.
If you are now interested in how you can add this herb into your every day life, you have a couple of options. In ancient times it has been consumed in tea form. Unfortunately for us, this green plant is not grown in the western continents. This makes it difficult to make sure that you are getting a product with superior medicinal qualities. Attempting to find a reputable supplier may be an exercise in futility. In this case, supplements are the right choice. You don't have to risk bad quality or risk ingesting too much.
If today is the day you make up your mind to put your health first, visit my website for additional information on supplements, green tea and health that I have researched.
