Green Tea Spotlighted in Recent Research for Multiple Health Benefits

By Christie C. Yerby, N.M.D., Peoplesway Science Advisor

Research continues to show that green tea has a multitude of health benefits, although Asian populations have known this for thousands of years. As one of the ingredients in Peoplesway ProTrim Rx, we have heard first hand of great weight loss results from many who have shared their exciting stories with us. We are happy, although not surprised, to see the research finally coming forth regarding the benefits of this powerful plant.

A double-blind study reported in the January 2005 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that taking an extract high in a green tea substance called catechins resulted in a loss of body fat and a reduction in the harmful changes often occurring in LDLs, the bad cholesterol. This alteration of LDLs, called oxidation, is believed to contribute to the formation of arterial plaque and “hardening of the arteries.”

At the end of the study, those who had received the high amount of catechin extract in green tea had experienced an average weight loss that was nearly twice that of those who received the low catechin beverage. Total fat was decreased to a significantly greater extent in the group who received the greater amount of green tea. In animal studies, levels of cholesterol and triglycerides were lower in those that received the green tea.

There is also evidence from some studies that green tea provides immune system protection, particularly in the case of patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. White blood cell count appears to be maintained more effectively in patients consuming green tea compared to non-supplementing patients.

Even more exciting is green tea’s effects in cancer prevention. One of green tea’s active components, EGCG, has demonstrated strong antioxidant activity, an action that destroys the free radicals that can damage DNA, cell membranes, and other cell components. Damage to DNA makes the body more susceptible to cancer and other degenerative diseases. Considering the fact that most anticancer drugs have toxic side affects, the anticancer properties of green tea is a refreshing alternative and just another health benefit found in Peoplesway ProTrim Rx.

Other data suggests that green tea may help to normalize and maintain healthy blood sugar levels, preventing Type II Diabetes. And not to go without mention, is the consideration from many scientists that feel that the antioxidant action in green tea may help to fight the inflammation that causes the pain of arthritis.

Green tea and black tea actually come from the same plant, both starting out with green leaves. To produce green tea, the leaves are briefly steamed, then quickly dried which retains their natural color. Black tea is allowed to naturally “ferment”, changing the color, chemistry, aroma, and flavor. Due to this difference in processing, more health benefits have been linked to green tea rather than black tea, since the health benefits from the catechins are destroyed by fermentation.

Unlike coffee, green tea is less likely to cause jitters from its caffeine content. It contains a substance called L-theanine, an amino acid (protein) that has been said to help create a state of relaxation, and thereby moderates the effects of its caffeine.

As just one of the healing ingredients of ProTrim Rx, it is exciting to see the totality of benefits found in ProTrim’s green tea: cancer and other chronic disease prevention, weight loss, cholesterol lowering, blood sugar management, and arthritic pain-relief. And although cultures from around the world have experienced its health benefits for centuries, it is rewarding to see the scientific research now supporting it.

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