By James Harris
Traditionally, green tea extract over the years has been used as a beverage and later, scientists discovered its medicinal values. Green tea extract benefits span from the improvement of mental alertness to aiding in proper functioning of the human urinary system. Made from the Camellia Sinensis plant, when used correctly and in the right dose, green tea extract side effects are minimal.
According to studies, high intake of green tea can harm the liver cells due to its potential toxin levels. Given that, the most useful green tea parts are the leaf buds, leaves and the stem, there is high possibility of toxicity of catechins found in green tea especially when the extraction is through high temperature steaming. Researchers agree on the importance of antioxidants but there has to be a balance when administering to avoid green tea extract side effects.
On average, the green tea extract contains 2 to 4% of the addictive caffeine and antioxidants that help in the protection of the heart and blood vessels. These elements help in protection the human body from cancers of the throat, prostate and the stomach. The extract is best in the reduction of the brain and heart stress since it contains Glutathione while the antioxidant Resveratrol protects the body from the pancreas, colon, breast and skin cancers.
[]Other green tea extract benefits include weight loss, suppression of stomach disorders, prevention of bone loss and solid tumor cancers, vomiting, diarrhea. It helps in burning fats during exercise when used as a supplement. When administered correctly, green tea extract weight lost is reasonably higher when compared to conventional weight loss methods. Body building experts recommend accessional green tea extract usage but warn of its addictive properties.
To get the full green tea extract benefits, which include and not limited to healing of stomach disorders, building of strong bones, tumor cancer prevention, diarrhea and vomiting, moderate intake yields the best results though. A single dose of 100mg per day is recommended since when excessively taken can damage the liver. This dose has low catechins and helps in protection against body swelling, inflammation and tearing of joint cartilages. In women, green tea protects growth of abnormal cervix cells.
Taken orally in candy, green tea extract benefits the body and especially, the gum by clearing any infections. When used as ointment on people with warts, the substances healing properties has made it become a choice for skin care enthusiasts. To avoid green tea extract side effects, consulting a physician is advisable as opposed to over the counter prescriptions.
When well refined, the tea extracts increases the body metabolism thus increasing energy expenditure. Unfermented tea extract is of the highest quality and gives the body the important ingredients for its proper functioning. Green tea extract is a good supplement to diabetic patients due to its cholesterol reduction and weight loss properties.
It is obviously clear there are many green tea extract benefits if taken in the right dosage. Green tea extract weight lost amounts is relatively depended an individual's body metabolism. These extracts are used as food additives, to some extend deodorant applications, prevents apple juices from microbial contaminations and a popular dye ingredient by the Japanese.
