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Green tea has been traditionally used as medicines in India and more so in China. The Chinese use Green Tea to cure everything from headaches to depression. Recent researches have confirmed that drinking green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research to indicate that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.


Though much is yet to be proved scientifically the Green Tea is reputed to be beneficial in the following diseases:

Cancer
Rheumatoid Arthritis
High Cholesterol Levels
Cardiovascular disease
Infection
Impaired Immune Function


Anti-oxidants

The anti-oxidants found in green tea (Epigallocatechin 3-gallate a.k.a. EGCG ) has been found to be much more powerful than both Vitamins C and E. Clinical tests have shown that EGCG not only inhibits the growth of cancer cells but also kills some existing cancer cells without harming normal cells. EGCG also prevents un natural blood clots (cause of heart attacks).

Green Tea helps prevents tooth decay. Just as the bacteria-destroying abilities of Green Tea help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that cause dental plaque.

How much of Green Tea should one drink?
There is no clear answer to this question, however it is widely accepted that the ideal amount of Green Tea consumed should be around 3 to 4 cups per day.