Health Benefits Of Green Tea

The health benefits of green tea have been discussed for well over 1,000 years. In both China and Japan, green tea has been used homeopathically for centuries. These cultures believe that green tea has health benefits for the entire body, from the cardiovascular system to the skin, the brain to the digestive tract.

In modern time, even in the West, there has been a lot of debate over the possible health benefits of green tea. Results thus far are inconclusive, but it seems possible that green tea can help lower the risk of cancer or help the body heal during a course of radiation or chemical treatment. Studies have also been done to explore the possibility that green tea can be used to slow degenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's Disease and MS.

Additional Potential Health Benefits of Green Tea
Other possible health benefits of green tea are helping to treat high cholesterol and easing arthritis pain. Certain green teas may also be helpful to those on a diet, as they can help the body use fat as an energy source and increase metabolism. So are all of these claims too good to be true?

As of yet, there is no definitive answer. The FDA has not substantiated any of these claims officially, but a number of doctors continue to suggest that their patients incorporate green tea into a holistic approach to wellness and recovery from many of the conditions mentioned. If you want to see whether green tea has these positive effects for you, or if you simply want to enjoy high quality green tea from all over the world, check the wonderful teas available from Casteel Coffee. For more information about our fine teas and coffees, send an e-mail to info@casteelcoffee.com.