Green Tea Extract

Green tea extract has been used in many cultures as a natural remedy. Modern science is just beginning to understand the wonderful and natural ways that green tea extract works with our bodies to boost our immune system, metabolism, and promote general healthiness.

Green tea extract has also become popular among dieters, as it is claimed to boost the metabolism and promote weight loss. Studies have shown that green tea extract can help a person burn up to 70 - 80 extra calories each day. Green tea extract should not be used in lieu of professional care, and is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. See your doctor regularly and follow a healthy routine of diet and exercise for optimum health.

Green tea extract can also be used on the skin as an anti-irritant for individuals with sensitive skin. To date, green tea extract does not have any significant side effects. Green tea extract also helps reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and has been recently show to help prevent liver failure. Green tea extract at 1 g did not statistically significantly affect Elavl1 mRNA levels in the liver or muscle. However, green tea extract at 2 g significantly increased the mRNA levels by 40% (P = 0.007) in the liver but not in the muscle (Fig.

Green Tea Extract is an extremely powerful anti-oxidant that may help protect against cancer by blocking the formation of cancer causing compounds, and suppressing the activation of carcinogens. It lowers cholesterol levels and reduces the clotting tendency of the blood; stimulates the immune system; fights tooth decay.

Green tea extract affects actin remodeling, an event associated with cell movement. When a human moves, the muscles and skeletal structure operate together to facilitate that movement. Green tea extract contains a potent antioxidant, EGCG, which is over 200 times more powerful than vitamin E in neutralizing the pro-oxidants and free radicals that attack lipids in the brain. This important ingredient, Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), protects against digestive and respiratory infections, helps to block the cancer promoting actions of carcinogens, protects against high total and LDL cholesterol levels, and blocks the attachment of the bacteria associated with dental cavities to the teeth.