Drinking green tea doesn't just makes you feel relaxed, it also helps you lose weight and achieve a more healthy heart.
(prHWY.com) April 30, 2012 - Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand -- Drinking green tea doesn't just makes you feel relaxed, it also helps you lose weight and achieve a more healthy heart. Green tea extract's weight loss and cardiovascular benefits are due to a powerful compound called Epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG.
What is EGCG? Epigallocatechin Gallate is a polyphenol flavonoid exclusively derived from green tea. This phytochemical is also one of the most powerful antioxidants ever discovered. EGCG comprises 1-2% of dried green tea leave. This is why drinking green tea or taking green tea extract supplements supplies the body with its much needed EGCG antioxidant levels.
Antioxidants are the body's number one defences against destructive free radicals. Free radicals are the by-products of the body's normal metabolic processes occurring every day. These destructive substances damage the cells of the cardiovascular system and make it difficult for people to with their weight control management.
Clinical experts suggest that increased accumulation of these harmful by-products increases your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Free radicals causes blood lipids to turn rancid, stimulating the formation of cholesterol plaques. These plaques are then deposited in the linings of the blood vessels, causing obstruction and narrowing of the arteries. The cholesterol plaque deposits lead to a condition called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis in turn increases your risks of developing a wide variety of heart diseases like hypertension, stroke, heart attack, and coronary artery disease. Green Tea Extract or EGCG supplements inhibit the progression of this disease process. More importantly, it improves serum cholesterol profiles by increasing levels of the good cholesterol and reduces blood cholesterol concentrations.
EGCG complements the action of healthy diet and exercise for significant and effective weight loss. It works by stimulating thermogenesis, a biochemical process where fat is burned to produce more energy. Clinical studies have found out that EGCG in green tea stimulates thermogenesis in the body for efficient burning of calories, contributing to weight loss. EGCG supplements are perfect for people who are obese and are struggling to trim down weight. Healthy weight loss not just gives you a slimmer figure but also decreases your risk of developing diseases like diabetes, cancer, stroke, and heart attack.
EGCG Health Benefits go beyond weight loss and cardiovascular health. Green tea extract are known to support mental alertness, healthy memory, and focus even in the elderly. It is also a powerful immune support nutrient for strong defences against infectious microorganisms. Drinking green tea also stimulates feelings of calmness and relaxation, to improve the body's natural anti-stress mechanisms. And lastly, EGCG has strong anti-inflammatory properties which can help in the prevention and treatment of arthritis.
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