Benefits of Green Tea Extract
The health benefits of green tea extract. Why taking green tea extract capsule is better than drinking green tea.
One of the most talked about green tea extract benefits is its potential to help reduce weight. It does that by assisting in burning stored fats, blocking carbohydrate assimilation and suppressing appetite or reducing hunger cravings without reducing your energy level. A report that was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition stated that men who were given caffeine and green extract burned more calories compared to those who did not receive green tea extract.
When you combine green tea extract with regular aerobic exercise, strength training exercise and healthy eating, you will lose weight faster, get a toned body and reduce the risk of infections.
Another one of the benefits of green tea extract is it helps boost the immune system. This is because green tea contains catechins and epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. EGCG which is a polyphenol is a powerful antioxidant.
According to research, EGCG is a more potent antioxidant compared to vitamin C or vitamin E. Some other studies indicated that EGCG may reduce plagues related to AIDS, as supplementary treatment for brain, prostate, cervical and bladder cancers and protect against some autoimmune diseases.
Besides EGCG green tea extract contains tannin and flavonoids such as kaempferol, myricetin and quercetin. And other than having antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties, green tea extract produces anti-inflammatory and anti-radiation effects.
Because of its antioxidant properties, green tea extract has the potential to slow down the aging process as it helps fight free radicals. It is also beneficial in reducing bad cholesterol level and supports healthy cardiovascular system. This is because the polyphenols present in green tea extract helps strengthen blood vessels and capillaries.
Green tea contains caffeine and can induce a stimulating effect. So it does help in boosting energy. But if you prefer not to have the caffeine, you can opt for decaffeinated green tea extract. Green tea is also available in powder form and liquid extract as well as combined with other extracts such as acai berry and grapefruit.
Green tea extract may also help remove excess iron from your liver and reduce the risk of hemochromatosis or liver swelling. This disorder happens if the gastrointestinal tract absorbs too much iron. Hemochromatosis can occur due to genetic problem, blood transfusion or chronic alcoholism.
Taking green tea extract is healthier compared to drinking green tea because it is in concentrated form in terms of its EGCG content. By taking 1 green tea extract capsule, you don't have to drink 2 to 3 cups of green tea to get its benefits.
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