Antioxidants are present in green tea. It thus reduces chances of damage due to free radicals. Many scientific and medical studies have proved this. It is useful in Rx of -
1. Alzheimer's disease
2. Parkinson's disease
3. Multiple sclerosis
4. Improves brain & urinary function
5. Reduces cholesterol & triglycerides. Thus it is useful in weight loss & cardiac disease prevention.
6. Polyphenols in tea may decrease the risk of cancers of skin, breast,ovary, stomach,esophageal, pancreatic, etc
It is prepared from leaves of Camellia sinensis & widely consumed in China , Asia and Japan.
An antioxidant as the name indicates stops oxidation of other substance. Thus such prevention helps in preventing damage to tissues. Antioxidants have got a lot of significance in medical field nowadays & is the focus of research. These help in preventing diseases like age related macular degeneration, myocardial infarction, cancer, age related changes in body, diabetic retinopathy, etc.
Various antioxidants are vitamin E, C, A & Xanthine, zeaXanthine.
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Divide meals in 4 small parts rather than eating too much at a time. An interval of 5-6 hours is fine. Eating at odd times may cause acidity, indigestion, etc.
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