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Information about the health benefits of green tea.
Hidden Benefits of Green Tea
You may already know that drinking green tea could help fend off heart disease and cancer (the two leading causes of death in the United States). Now here's a look at three newly discovered health-boosting effects of this antioxidant-rich, low-caffeine brew.
Green Tea and Stomach Cancer
Scientific research suggests that increased consumption of green tea can lower the risk of stomach cancer. So why did one large study find otherwise?
Green Tea and Cancer
Studies conducted by the University of Murcia in Spain and the John Innes Center in Norwich, England have discovered that green tea can prevent cancer cells from growing.
Health Benefits of Japanese Green Tea
Japanese Green tea is known as a drink which has many benefits for your health. Dr. Oguni, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences in University of Shizuoka, Hamamatsu College, Japan discusses the healthy benefits of green tea.
Different Types of Japanese Green Tea
Japanese tea is called Ocha and is referred to Green tea. Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in Japan. Learn about the different types of green tea.
Green Tea Extract Increases Metabolism, May Aid in Weight Loss
In a study reported on in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it was found that green tea extract resulted in a significant increase in energy expenditure (a measure of metabolism), plus also had a significant effect on fat oxidation.

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