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Description: Curcumin, Turmeric Extract, and Green Tea Info
Curcumin, Turmeric Extract, and Green Tea Info
Green tea is a very healthy beverage full of antioxidants, anti inflammation compounds and other nutrients. It comes from a plant called camellia sinensis originally found in the warmer climates of East Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Next to water, green tea is the most consumed drink worldwide. It has a polyphenol called EGCG as one of its major components. EGCG, a catechin of green tea, is the most researched and thought to have the most health benefits.
Having more polyphenyl antioxidants in the body boosts the immune system and lessens the effects of oxidative stress in the brain and heart. This compares to slowing down the browning of an apple. Many athletes use green tea in season and off just to keep their body healthy and lessen colds and flu like symptoms. Also, ECGC regulates the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) that causes inflammation. TNF is an inflammatory cytokine reaction of the immune system.