Drops of health – Greentea

You’ve probably heard a lot about the health benefits of drinking tea, especially green tea. Green tea has been shown to play a large role in anti-aging. It can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, can help build bone density and ward off eye diseases that are common with aging.

Black, green and oolong teas come from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea consists of leaves that haven’t been fermented and so contain the highest level of antioxidants. These teas contain polyphenols. Catechins are the type of polyphenols that seem to have the most potent antioxidant effects, according to Natural Standard, the leading and most-respected reviewer of herbal compounds.