Green tea Overview

 
 
Summary:Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub. Green tea has a long history of use, dating back about 5,000 years ago in China. Green tea, black tea and oolong tea are all made from the same plant. Green tea is a source of caffeine.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.   Read more

 

rVita Treatment Chart for Green tea

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10=Highest
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Obesity Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Diabetes Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Infertility (Male) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
High Cholesterol Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Asthma Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 5 -
Menopausal Symptoms Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Leukemia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Fertility & Pregnancy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Arthritis Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
 
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Green tea News and Blogs

The Potential of Green Tea Extract as a Fat Burner
www.thecamreport.com - March 10, 2008
At the moment, green tree extract is being studied by the FDA as a treatment for prostrate cancer and other ailments. Word is, it can also be a beneficial fat burner. This article gives the details of a recent clinical trial that studied just that.
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Recipe for Good Health: Green Tea with Lemon Juice
in.news.yahoo.com - March 31, 2008
Green tea has always been treated as a restorative, but this news comes like adding sweetness to honey. How about bettering the already excellent properties of green tea by adding a citrus juice? Read on and see the exciting new discovery about the combined properties of lemon juice and green tea.
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Why Green Tea Supplements Are Gaining Popularity
www.americanchronicle.com - March 31, 2008
What are the benefits of green tea? Green tea has been used as a medicine in China for hundreds of years. Research indicates there are many benefits from drinking green tea.
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Green Tea Helps Prevent Clogging of Arteries
www.webmd.com - July 3, 2008
Drink green tea and have better blood vessel function in 30 minutes. Researchers found that green tea helps prevent the development of clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis.
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Green tea Latest Reviews

I have suffered from Asthma for years. I find that green tea really makes breathing easier.

May 30, 2008
by: REBECA
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