Latin name: Gamellia sinensis O.Ktze
Plant part used: Leaves
Color: Yellow brown or red brown powder
Specification:
Tea Polyphenols 95% UV
Catechins 75% HPLC
EGCG 45% HPLC
Tea polyphenols are the general name of polyphenols in tea, including flavanols, anthocyanins, flavonoids, flavonols and phenolic acids. Tea polyphenols are a kind of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which can be divided into flavanols, hydroxy - [4] - flavanols, anthocyanins, flavonoids, flavonols and phenolic acids. Among them, catechins are the most important, accounting for 60% - 80% of the total polyphenols; Catechin mainly consists of EGC, EC, EGCG, GCG, ECG and other monomers.
Functions:
The health benefits of green tea extract are mostly due to its high antioxidant content.Antioxidants can help reduce oxidative stress in your body by protecting against cell damage caused by molecules called free radicals. This cell damage is associated with aging and several diseases
Oxidative stress increases fat buildup in your blood, which promotes inflammation in your arteries and leads to high blood pressure .
The antioxidants in green tea extract can decrease inflammation and help reduce blood pressure. They can also inhibit fat absorption in cells, helping reduce blood fat levels .
The antioxidants in green tea extract, especially EGCG, have been shown to protect brain cells from oxidative stress This protection can help reduce brain damage that could lead to mental decline and brain diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and dementia .
Green tea extract can also decrease the action of heavy metals like iron and copper, both of which can damage brain cells .It’s been shown to help memory as well, by enhancing the connection between different parts of your brain.
Green tea extract is rich in catechins, and it contains a decent amount of caffeine. Interestingly, it seems that this combination of ingredients is responsible for green tea extract’s modest weight loss properties Both catechins and caffeine have been shown to assist in weight loss by regulating the hormones that can enhance thermogenesis . Thermogenesis is the process by which your body burns calories to digest food and produce heat.Green tea has been shown to boost this process by making your body more effective at burning calories, which can lead to weight loss
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