Category Archives: Green Tea

Green Tea for Multiple Sclerosis?

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Multiple sclerosis is a condition characterised by a weakness in the skeletal muscles. The causes of multiple sclerosis are not fully understood, but relate to an autoimmune condition of the nervous system that leads to a loss of the myelin … Continue reading →

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Reasons to Drink Green Tea

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Green tea has been extensively researched for its health effects in humans. Of all the foods with suspected health effects green tea has been possibly researched the most. Historical and anecdotal evidence suggest tea is beneficial to health. Cell culture, … Continue reading →

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Tea Drinking: Milk and Sugar?

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that tea is a healthy drink. The reason for this is not fully understood, but two main lines of reasoning exist. Firstly, tea has been shown to possess weight loss effects. As body weight increases, the risk of … Continue reading →

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Tea Aroma and Taste

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The type of tea drunk varies between geographical regions of the World. In the East, green tea and oolong tea is favoured. In the West, black tea is the prefered drink. Green tea is the unfermented leaves of the Camellia … Continue reading →

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Fat Loss Components of Tea

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Are Green Tea Catechins Bioavailable?

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Green tea consumption is associated with a number of health effects including weight loss and protection from cancer and cardiovascular disease. This evidence is supported by results from animal experiments and human clinical trials. The reason for the health effects … Continue reading →

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The Relaxation Effects of L-Theanine

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea Increases Energy Expenditure

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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How Does Green Tea Cause Weight Loss?

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a drink that has traditionally been considered a health tonic. Modern science has corroborated this traditional belief, and many studies have provided evidence that regular consumption of tea confers a number of health benefits. The health benefits of … Continue reading →

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The Thermogenic Effects of Green Tea

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a decoction of the Camellia sinensis leaf. Tea comes in a number of different forms including green tea, oolong tea and black tea, with the degree of fermentation during processing determining the final product. Fermentation can alter the … Continue reading →

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