| How
was Green Tea Extract discovered?
The
scientific name of green tea is Cameria sinensis. Green tea was introduced to
Japan in the 6th century, and was given to high nobles. Ordinary people began
to enjoy Japanese green tea after a production method was invented in the 17th
century.
How
does Green Tea Extract work?
Green
tea has many helpful medicinal properties, including fat loss. The way it assists
in reducing fat is by increasing metabolism (thermogenesis) and oxidizing fat
without raising the heart rate. When you increase your metabolism you increase
your energy to burn calories. Oxidizing fat is the bodies way of breaking down
fat for energy. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has concluded this
to be true. Fat loss is not the only positive effect that this extract has on
the body. Green tea extract contains a potent antioxidant, EGCG. This ingredient
protects against high total and LDL cholesterol levels, protects against digestive
and respiratory infections, helps to block the cancer promoting actions of carcinogens,
and blocks the attachment of the bacteria associated with dental cavities to the
teeth.
What
are the Pro's of Green Tea Extract?
Green tea extract
has been proven to be non-toxic in both short term and long term use. This extract
has many natural medicinal effects that can help with preventing cancer, counter
aging, and treat arthritis. Research also suggests drinking green tea on a regular
basis may help to guard against heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels and
reducing blood pressure, stave off tooth decay (green tea contains fluoride),
and help heal gum infections. All this can be done without any sufficient side
effects.
What
are the Con's of Green Tea Extract?
The
only sort of effect from taking this extract is from consuming it as tea, which
can be insomnia due to the caffeine content. It is important to understand that
this is the result of consumption of the tea. One cup of tea has about 8 times
the amount of caffeine that a 250 mg tablet of a green tea extract supplement.
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