The Wonders of Green Tea Extract

extraction tubes - Green tea is taken from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant and is known to have originated in China. The Chinese have long understood its benefits and for thousands of years it has been a staple in the Chinese diet. There are even many books written in China describing how to best take it. It is so central to life in countries such as Japan and China it is a important part of many traditional events in society.

Chinese medicine has long understood that it has powerful health benefits. We understand now in western society that it's an excellent source of a high concentration of antioxidants which fight free radicals in the body and thus slow down cell damage as we age.

The extract is formed by soaking the tea leaves in a liquid solution. After this process called strong infusion, it is concentrated to 40-50 % solids when it is dehydrated and transformed into powder.

The Active Ingredient in Green Tea

Recent research has revealed that there are significant health benefits due to the catechins located in the leaf of the green tea plant. Catechins are a type of polyphenol, which is a chemical compound found only in plants. One of them, EGCG, has a beneficial effect on the T-cells in our bodies, a key part of our immune system. research shows that EGCG stimulates the growth of these T-cells.

The antioxidant characteristics of the catechins are also very evident. This is great for every cell in our bodies because antioxidants stimulate inter cellular signaling and receptor sensitivity, allowing the body's cells to transfer nutrients far more easily which is great for health at a cellular level.