Green tea appears to have a myriad of health benefits according to many green tea studies.
Per a recent article on green tea, it seems that green tea can help fight off Influenza ( Flu ) virus:
“Green tea is produced from the leaves of the evergreen plant Camellia sinensis . The major active ingredients of green tea are polyphenolic compounds, known as catechins. Catechins of green tea leaves account for about 10% of dry ht, including (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), (-)-epigallocatechin (EGC), (-)-epicatechin gallate (ECG) and (-)-epicatechin (EC), where EGCG accounts for approximately 50% of the total amounts of catechins in green tea.”
“Among the test compounds, the EGCG and ECG were found to be potent inhibitors of influenza virus replication...”
As always, I would consult your physician about your risk of the flu and how you should prepare yourself for the flu season. Although I am convinced green tea has wonderful health benefits, I believe green tea is just one part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
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