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2016.02.24
Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea has gained more and more attention for its health benefits nowadays, especially because of Catechins, a component found in green tea. Catechins are said to be effective for various kinds of health problems. Many researchers are now studying the practical use of catechins for medical care. We’d like to see medicine produced from green tea in the future.
Catechin Effect
Catechins are said to have an effect on various kinds of health problems.
1) Anti-Tumor Effect
They are said to be effective to suppress the growth of cancer.
2) Anti-Hypercholesterolemic Activity
3) Anti-Hypertensive Effect
4) Anti-Hyperglycemic Effect
※2)～4)：They are said to be effective to suppress the increase of cholesterol and blood pressure and in controlling blood sugar levels.
5) Anti-Aging
Everyone who drinks it expects to benefit!
Useful tips in daily life with Green Tea
Green tea has been used in various ways in our daily life in Japan. Here are some uses similar to the "pearls of wisdom" among elderly people that have been around for a long period of time.
6) Anti-Bacterial Effect
They help to kill germs or viruses which might do harm to our bodies.
◆When a cold is going around, we usually gargle with green tea for prevention as soon as we return home. School students in Shizuoka gargle with green tea at school in winter.
It works wonders! Give it a try before you come down with a cold!
7) Antiseptic Effect
◆Rinsing a mouth with strong tea will help to stop bleeding after a tooth is extracted and will help cure you when you have a mouth sore.
8) Cavity Prevention
Not only Catechins but also Fluorine is included in green tea.
◆Mothers often clean their babies’ teeth with green tea when they are too small to use tooth paste.
(By Hiro )
＊Not only Akiko and Hiro but also other FUSION members can guide you through the tea-related places in Shizuoka !
Contact us if you are interested in Shizuoka tea.