For centuries, people in China, India,Japan, and other countries in the Far East have harnessed the power of tea and other herbal remedies. Green tea is one of the most powerful of the herbal treatments and drinks. Now you too can harness this power to improve your health with green tea supplements.

There are three main types of tea: black tea, oolong tea, and green tea. The type of tea most people outside the Far East are familiar with is black tea. Fully fermented tea leaves are used to make this type of tea. Another tea that is starting to become popular is called oolong tea and it is made from tea leaves that are partially fermented. Green tea is made from non-fermented tea leaves and is probably the healthiest variety of tea because it has the highest concentration of antioxidants.

The antioxidants in green tea, called polyphenols, are thought to be very beneficial and have been the topic of many scientific studies. Antioxidants, in general, neutralize free radicals in our body which is critical for maintaining your health. Free radicals contribute to disease and sickness because they attack and damage healthy cells in our body. Green tea, and the antioxidants in them, have been the focus of numerous studies for treatment of many diseases including inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease, high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, and even general weight loss.

The studies on weight loss being improved by green tea supplements are very encouraging for anybody that is looking to lose some extra weight. Studies suggest that green tea fat burner pills can boost metabolism and help you burn fat. One study specifically showed that green tea supplementation helped overweight and moderately obese people lose more weight. It is speculated that the fat burning effect is caused by polyphenols, specifically the catechins, in the green tea. Whatever the reason, the studies show that it works.

There are lots of published studies regarding the health benefits of green tea. The information in this article were taken from a report published on the University of Maryland website. It is very long report and details many studies on the benefits of green tea. You can see the specific article at umm.edu/altmed/articles/green-tea-000255.htm.

The author is not a doctor, has never played one on TV, and didn’t even stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. This information is based entirely on personal research and/or experiences. It is intended to be information sharing only and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. You should consult a doctor for any diagnoses or treatments required.

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