This Soothing Drink Reduces Insulin Resistance, Lowers Blood Pressure & Fights Cancer
You’re going to want to put on the kettle after learning this good news. Only one cup green tea One day a week can help you fight the disease, as well as lower your insulin resistance, blood pressure, and belly fat.
Tea leaves are one the most abundant sources of polyphenols. They are also a natural source for anti-oxidants. Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), a class of compounds found in green tea is a potent cancer fighter. Why? EGCG works at cellular levels to prevent various types of cancer and reduce tumor growth. Green tea’s EGCG benefits are part of the Rath Protocol, which I wrote about it in my book, I Used to Have Cancer.
The most important catechin compound in tea is EGCG. It makes up more than 40% of the tea’s catechins. EGCG also has been shown to be the most effective in suppressing cancer. These studies are similar to the August 2016 one. Nutrients This entry “Suppressive Effects of Tea Catechins on Breast Cancer,” It is important to back it up.
Teas can be divided into three types based on how they are processed.
- Unfermented green Tea
- Oolong tea semi-fermented
- Black tea fully fermented
The study aforementioned shows that this classification is based upon the degree of fermentation during which catechins have been oxidized.
Green Tea and Insulin Resistance
Dr. Eric Berg highlights the connection between cortisol (the body’s main stress hormone) and Insulin resistance in this short video. He explains that when you’re exposed to cortisol over a long period of time, it’s like being exposed to a high level of insulin over a long period of time. Your body starts developing what’s commonly called insulin resistance. The body’s adrenals are forced to pump more and more cortisol. This only exacerbates the problem.
Cortisol, an important hormone, allows us to quickly get to the destination. “fight or flight” In emergency situations, quick action is required. However, when we’re expressing excess stress, whether real or imagined, too much cortisol in the body can result in increased depression, anxiety, increased blood pressure, and increased risk of cancer. A rise in belly fat could be a sign that cortisol levels have been too high for too long.
It’s EGCG, the compound found in green tea, that works to inhibit the enzyme that converts the inactive to the active form of cortisol to the active form of cortisol.
Studies show that drinking green tea daily can help lower cortisol, reduce cancer risk, decrease depression levels, lose belly fat, and improve overall health.
A word of Caution
It’s important to select organically grown green tea. Ann Louise Gittleman PhD, CNS, a nutritionist, has warned of the importance to choose a high-quality tea that isn’t contaminated. Gittleman explains that teas from China and India tend to be the most contaminated, as China is the world’s top pesticide user. Japanese teas tend be more delicious, but we need to remember that radioactive contamination can occur after a disaster like the Fukushima nuclear accident. Although organic teas may contain fewer pesticides than conventional teas, they can be higher in fluoride.
Her top picks include Pique Tea It contains 12x more antioxidant polyphenols than regular tea. No wonder it’s more potent and powerful than any other tea on the market! Pique Tea is made using the highest quality tea leaves. It also uses natural ingredients that are organic and sugar-free. A third assurance is that the company triple screens its tea leaves for pesticides, mycotoxins and heavy metals.
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