Showing posts with label Better Health in Old Age. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Better Health in Old Age. Show all posts

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Better Health in Old Age thanks to Green Tea

Since the first, green tea has been known to provide many health benefits. This is because green tea contains antioxidants. A recent study in Japan said the older adults who drink green tea regularly may make them more nimble and independent.
Green tea contains specific antioxidants chemicals - especially a compound known as EGCG - that may help prevent cell damage in the body. Even some experts have also studied the effects of green tea in fighting cholesterol to the risk of certain cancers with mixed results.