Green is loaded with health providing antioxidants that can help prevent cancer and protect the body any number of diseases. Some studies even reveal green tea can help make you thin. As a beverage green tea has a lot to offer and some studies show it can even help keep cholesterol levels in check.
The cholesterol lowering abilities of green tea appear to be due to an antioxidant called EGCG that can stop cholesterol being absorbed through the large intestine.
In 2011 the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published the results of a study that showed green tea can lower serum cholesterol levels. Over 1,100 people took part in the study and the researchers concluded: "The analysis of eligible studies showed that the administration of green tea beverages or extracts resulted in significant reductions in serum TC and LDL cholesterol [bad cholesterol] concentrations, but no effect on HDL cholesterol [good cholesterol] was observed.
But how much green tea is required to lower cholesterol? Many experts agree five cups per day should be sufficient.
The cholesterol lowering abilities of green tea appear to be due to an antioxidant called EGCG that can stop cholesterol being absorbed through the large intestine.
In 2011 the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published the results of a study that showed green tea can lower serum cholesterol levels. Over 1,100 people took part in the study and the researchers concluded: "The analysis of eligible studies showed that the administration of green tea beverages or extracts resulted in significant reductions in serum TC and LDL cholesterol [bad cholesterol] concentrations, but no effect on HDL cholesterol [good cholesterol] was observed.
But how much green tea is required to lower cholesterol? Many experts agree five cups per day should be sufficient.