Anybody here drink Green tea?

[Logic86]

they say it works wonders health wise and and stimulate weight loss anybody here drink it?

[makavalli]

they say it works wonders health wise and and stimulate weight loss anybody here drink it?


only the lipton green teas but i doubt they do as much as the ones u get in the organic stores

[FATAL]

i love it, its suppose to prevent cancer. japan has the lowest rate of cancer in the world i think

[whoa4]

I drink Arizona Green tea w/ Ginseng. Sh*ts good....

[offthabooks]

I drink Arizona Green tea w/ Ginseng. Sh*ts good....
that's loaded with sugar tho

I drink hot green tea every morning...I actually really like the taste of it

get mine at the health food store, brand=tazo

[whoa4]

that's loaded with sugar tho

I drink hot green tea every morning...I actually really like the taste of it

get mine at the health food store, brand=tazo

I need the carbs

[Big H]

I take it in capsule form in the mornings; great weight loss/general health supplement.

[Logic86]

good to see that some of you drink it Logic started on it last week to those who drink it did you notice any difference between the way you feel now and before you started taking it? they say green tea reduces fatigue as well

[khalid a.k.a Genocide]

I drink green tea as well almost everyday. I'll buy the capsule form green tea as well.

[Logic86]

whats the difference between capsule form and tea bag form?

[elle simple]

I brew it fresh nightly from loose tea. Cant drink it in the a.m., it upsets my stomach.

It definately makes me more alert, but not in a jittery cracked-out way (I can go to sleep after); hot liquids in general are gonna help with digestion and it is high in antioxidants.

But I dont think of it as a miracle food that "works wonders," I dont expect changes, its just something I do b/c it is good for me and tastes good, like drinking lots of water.

The Japanese diet is also generally higher in seafood and vegetables, and lower in junk food, so I dont think you can attribute low cancer rates solely to green tea.

[go lakers]

i wish i liked the taste :(

[elle simple]

i wish i liked the taste :(

Have you tried Jasmine Green tea? (http://www.enjoyingtea.com/jasgreentea.html) It's sweeter.

[Big H]

whats the difference between capsule form and tea bag form?

No difference really. Just depends on the type of delivery system you want. I take capsule cuz I don't like drinking tea. I also don't have time to sit down and enjoy a cup of tea in the morning so capsule works out best.

[makavalli]

oh man i need to get up on some green tea then.what are the antioxidants and benefits of it?

[FATAL]

*drinking it right now*

[Logic86]

oh man i need to get up on some green tea then.what are the antioxidants and benefits of it?

Today, scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. For example, in 1994 the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.

To sum up, here are just a few medical conditions in which drinking green tea is reputed to be helpful:

* cancer
* rheumatoid arthritis
* high cholesterol levels
* cariovascular disease
* infection
*

impaired immune function


The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. The latter takes on added importance when you consider that thrombosis (the formation of abnormal blood clots) is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.

http://chinesefood.about.com/library/weekly/aa011400a.htm




Green tea contains high concentrations of catechin polyphenols. These compounds work with other chemicals to intensify levels of fat oxidation and thermogenesis, where heat is created in the body by burning fuels such as fat. Drinking Japanese green tea regularly will increase your metabolism and help burn fat safely and naturally.


Weight is gained as excess sugars and fats are stored in the body as fat cells. Green tea catechins can help prevent obesity by inhibiting the movement of glucose in fat cells. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has been found to be especially effective. There is now good evidence that green tea catechins are related to reductions in body fat.

EGCG is a powerful antioxidant with positive qualities but a balanced diet and exercise, lots of it, are of paramount importance to any weight reduction program.

http://www.japanesegreenteaonline.com/weightloss.htm

[makavalli]

Today, scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. For example, in 1994 the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.

To sum up, here are just a few medical conditions in which drinking green tea is reputed to be helpful:

* cancer
* rheumatoid arthritis
* high cholesterol levels
* cariovascular disease
* infection
*

impaired immune function


The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. The latter takes on added importance when you consider that thrombosis (the formation of abnormal blood clots) is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.

http://chinesefood.about.com/library/weekly/aa011400a.htm




Green tea contains high concentrations of catechin polyphenols. These compounds work with other chemicals to intensify levels of fat oxidation and thermogenesis, where heat is created in the body by burning fuels such as fat. Drinking Japanese green tea regularly will increase your metabolism and help burn fat safely and naturally.


Weight is gained as excess sugars and fats are stored in the body as fat cells. Green tea catechins can help prevent obesity by inhibiting the movement of glucose in fat cells. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has been found to be especially effective. There is now good evidence that green tea catechins are related to reductions in body fat.

EGCG is a powerful antioxidant with positive qualities but a balanced diet and exercise, lots of it, are of paramount importance to any weight reduction program.

http://www.japanesegreenteaonline.com/weightloss.htm
thanks logic,im gonna head to GNC or some local herb spot tomorrow and pick some up.jogging and green tea i should burn some fat in no time

[Logic86]

thanks logic,im gonna head to GNC or some local herb spot tomorrow and pick some up.jogging and green tea i should burn some fat in no time
don't even have to got GNC just check your local grocery store they should have it Logic bought his from the Asian supermarket a pack of 48 teabags for $7

[makavalli]

don't even have to got GNC just check your local grocery store they should have it Logic bought his from the Asian supermarket a pack of 48 teabags for $7

oh ok is there a certain brand i should look for?and what effects on energy levels or metabolism have u noticed from using it?

[Logic86]

oh ok is there a certain brand i should look for?and what effects on energy levels or metabolism have u noticed from using it?
don't know about brands seems like its all the same as far as the difference its to early to tell Logic only been drinking for a week if you scroll up in the thread Logic asked the exact same question to the other psters in the thread

[makavalli]

don't know about brands seems like its all the same as far as the difference its to early to tell Logic only been drinking for a week if you scroll up in the thread Logic asked the exact same question to the other psters in the thread


ok i just picked up some today and ill come back to this thread in a few weeks and tell what difference or weight loss.

how much of it you drink a day or how much is recommended??well not recommended cause its just tea but how much do you prefer to have,1-2 cups?

[Logic86]

ok i just picked up some today and ill come back to this thread in a few weeks and tell what difference or weight loss.

how much of it you drink a day or how much is recommended??well not recommended cause its just tea but how much do you prefer to have,1-2 cups?
Logic drinks it it out of an oversized tea mug 1 tea per day(green tea expensive) but this info from one of links Logic already posted















There are as many answers to this question as there are researchers investigating the natural properties of green tea. For example, Herbs for Health magazine cites a Japanese report stating that men who drank ten cups of green tea per day stayed cancer-free for three years longer than men who drank less than three cups a day (there are approximately 240 - 320 mg of polyphenols in three cups of green tea). Meanwhile, a study by Cleveland's Western Reserve University concluded that drinking four or more cups of green tea per day could help prevent rheumatoid arthritis, or reduce symptoms in individuals already suffering from the disease. And Japanese scientists at the Saitama Cancer Research Institute discovered that there were fewer recurrances of breast cancer, and the disease spread less quickly, in women with a history of drinking five cups or more of green tea daily.

It gets more confusing. A University of California study on the cancer-preventative qualities of green tea concluded that you could probably attain the desired level of polyphenols by drinking merely two cups per day. On the other hand, a company selling a green tea capsule formula insists that ten cups per day are necessary to reap the maximum benefits.



http://chinesefood.about.com/library/weekly/aa011400b.htm

[VAmami]

*drinking it right now*

:yes: Its actually the only thing I drink.....

My fridge is stocked with Arizona's Diet Green Tea and the pantry with Tazo Green and Chai....

[makavalli]

expensive?i found a 20 pack box of lipton green tea for $1.99, is this some lite shyt or u got some straight from china brand thats more effective

[Logic86]

:yes: Its actually the only thing I drink.....

My fridge is stocked with Arizona's Diet Green Tea and the pantry with Tazo Green and Chai....
do you notice any difference between the way you feel and look before you started taking it compared to now?

[Logic86]

expensive?i found a 20 pack box of lipton green tea for $1.99, is this some lite shyt or u got some straight from china brand thats more effective
Logic sees different prices everywhere Logic even seen a pack for $14 Logic got his for $7 and that seem kinda expensive(for tea) to Logic

[Chocolate91]

I drink Green Tea on a daily basis and I love it!!
It doesn't make u lose weight (at least it hasn't done that to me or anybody i kno who drinks it)
One of the main reason why I drink it is I have a problem of getting re-current bacterial infection and green tea cleans out your system (basically bacteria building up in the digestive system and in the whole body in general), I have gotten significantly less bacterial infections since I started drink it regularly and the symptoms do not get too bad (I don't have to go to the doctor for antibiotics).

More information:
Active constituents: Green tea contains volatile oils, vitamins, minerals, and caffeine, but the primary constituents of interest are the polyphenols, particularly the catechin called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). The polyphenols are believed to be responsible for most of green tea’s roles in promoting good health.1

Green tea has been shown to mildly lower total cholesterol levels and improve the cholesterol profile (decreasing LDL “bad” cholesterol and increasing HDL “good” cholesterol) in most,2 3 4 5 but not all,6 studies. Green tea may also promote cardiovascular health by making platelets in the blood less sticky.

Green tea has also been shown to protect against damage to LDL (“bad”) cholesterol caused by oxygen.7 Consumption of green tea increases antioxidant activity in the blood.8 Oxidative damage to LDL can promote atherosclerosis. While population studies have suggested that consumption of green tea is associated with protection against atherosclerosis,9 the evidence is still preliminary.

Several animal and test tube studies have demonstrated an anticancer effect of polyphenols from green tea.10 11 12 In one of these studies, a polyphenol called catechin from green tea effectively inhibited metastasis (uncontrolled spread) of melanoma (skin cancer) cells.13 The polyphenols in green tea have also been associated with reduced risk of several types of cancer in humans.14 15 16 However, some human studies have found no association between green tea consumption and decreased cancer risk.17 18

In a double-blind trial, people with leukoplakia (a pre-cancerous oral condition) took 3 grams orally per day of a mixture of whole green tea, green tea polyphenols, and green tea pigments orally, and also painted a mixture of the tea on their lesions three times daily for six months.19 As compared to the placebo group, those in the green tea group had significant decreases in the pre-cancerous condition.

Compounds in green tea, as well as black tea, may reduce the risk of dental caries.20 Human volunteers rinsing with an alcohol extract of oolong tea leaves before bed each night for four days had significantly less plaque formation, but similar amounts of plaque-causing bacteria, compared to those with no treatment.21

Green tea polyphenols have been shown to stimulate the production of several immune system cells, and have topical antibacterial properties—even against the bacteria that cause dental plaque.22 23 24

One study found that intake of 10 cups or more of green tea per day improved blood test results, indicating protection against liver damage.25 Further studies are needed to determine if taking green tea helps those with liver diseases.

Tea flavonoids given by capsule reduced fecal odor and favorably altered the gut bacteria in elderly Japanese with feeding tubes living in nursing homes.26 The study was repeated in bedridden elderly not on feeding tubes, and green tea was again shown to improve their gut bacteria.27 These studies raise the possibility of using green tea in other settings where gut bacteria are disturbed, such as after taking antibiotics. Further studies are needed to clarify the role of green tea in this respect, however.

Source: http://www.drugstore.com/templates/hnotes/default.asp?catid=41692&trx=HN-HN&p1=20&p2=42330&p3=1&p4=41692

[djbriboogie]

make sure you get it, its 100% green tea... i bought one while in a hurry and its a combination of black/green tea...

the lipton green tea is good... brew it, and add some honey :yes:

[elle simple]

I drink Green Tea on a daily basis and I love it!!
It doesn't make u lose weight (at least it hasn't done that to me or anybody i kno who drinks it)


great post Chocolate91! I'm not buying this weight loss thing either...

[djbriboogie]

do people really push it to being a "weight loss" tea? i always thought it was considering healthy simply because it has plenty of antioxidants?

whatever the case, its pretty good...

[makavalli]

do people really push it to being a "weight loss" tea? i always thought it was considering healthy simply because it has plenty of antioxidants?

whatever the case, its pretty good...


well i never heard it being pushed for fat loss just that it helps utilize fat for energy so u still need plenty of excersize

[Logic86]

Update:

so its been about 3 1/2-4months since Logic started drinking green tea and some things have happned for starters Logic dropped 2 pounds in weight its hard to credit this to the green tea or credit it to Logic workout habits either way its a plus. also Logic finds himself waking up early in the morning about 1/2 hr earlyer than Logic usually wakes up at.biggest difference Logic wakes up feeling totally empty and guts complety flat it seems like the tea gave a boost to Logic digestive system and incase your wondering what kind of tea Logic drinking its green tea with Jasmine making the switch to green tea=good move :yes:

[aliG]

^ nobody gives a ****...

[Logic86]

^ nobody gives a ****...
obviously you do if you took the time to

1)hit the reply button

2.)think of a message to get Logic attention

3.) hit reply



Logic thanks you for the support

[S.W.E.R.V.]

It might promote weight loss cuz whenever i drink it it gives me the bubble gutz and everybody knows that if you sh!t like 9 times a day you are gauranteed 2 lose weight
figgadeal me? :king:

[Bk's Mr Incredible]

I only drink water, Iced Green Tea, and Iced Peach Green Tea...That peach green tea is godly imo, and its safe for diabetics

, i buy em by the case (12 bottles) for about 24/25 ish...def worth the price

i'll post more info on it... I can even send Individual bottles to u for free just to try it (since i buy so many), and put u on how to get more if u like

[Ambition]

I drink Arizona Green tea w/ Ginseng. Sh*ts amazing....

[S3xy no Jutsu]

Arizona tea is the best. I had Sobe's diet green tea and it was really yummy. It tasted like it had a bit of mint in it.

[Shogun Empress]

Arizona tea is the best. I had Sobe's diet green tea and it was really yummy. It tasted like it had a bit of mint in it.
I just drank a 23 .oz can of Arizona Green Tea :thumbsup:

[Lineage]

I drink 4c Green Tea with antioxidants

I used to drink Sobe but I got tired of Spending $1.00 all the darn time so I went ahead and started to purchase the 3lb container drom the supermarket. I drink about 64 oz of geeen tea a day.

[WHAT_THE_FEEZY!!]

Y'all should try FUZE Green Tea.....shyt is crack:yes:

[offthabooks]

I've been drinking Mango green tea by Bigelow. It's really good.
I tried this based on your mention of it & it was very good...

for folks who are strictly drinking bottled green tea drinks, remember most of these drinks are little more than a combo of sugar & water...some of them have as many calories as a can of soda & offer very little (if any) of the antioxidant benefits that come from fresh brewed green tea.

[Logic86]

Y'all should try FUZE Green Tea.....shyt is crack:yes:
what is the difference between that and regular green tea?

[WHAT_THE_FEEZY!!]

what is the difference between that and regular green tea?
Not much if any but the taste is heavenly......

Nutrition Facts: serving size: 8 fl oz; calories 60; total fat 0g; sodium 0mg; total carbs 16g; sugars 16g; vitamin C 50%; vitamin E 50%; folic acid 25%; niacin (B3) 50%; vitamin B5 50%; vitamin B6 50%; vitamin B12 50%

FUZE Green Tea is a light and refreshing green tea beverage that contains the same antioxidant capacity as 3 servings of vegetables (measured using ORAC). Aside from this, FUZE Green Tea is an extremely refreshing and easy to drink beverage. The flavor is mild and doesn't have that green tea aftertaste that green tea typically has. Instead, there is a light, but sweet base of green tea with hints of honey.

[Music_Fiend]

I literally drink it every morning... Lipton Orange, Passionfruit & Jasmine... with honey instead of sugar.

peace

[The Rap Game]

it has alot of flouride which can cause hyper thyroidism...and it causes problems in ur brain...flouride has a limit in water....but a limit hasnt been set for green tea....which can be a problem....read up on it

and the green tea bought in stores only has a fraction of the benefits of actual green tea...its watered down alot

[L@CaT]

I love Green And White Tea.. Fuk Black, Yellow, and Mexican Tea. Cism

[dontreadthis]

Vitamin water green tea is that piff

[offthabooks]

it has alot of flouride which can cause hyper thyroidism...and it causes problems in ur brain...flouride has a limit in water....but a limit hasnt been set for green tea....which can be a problem....read up on it

I have read various studies on this...the amount of green tea that people typically drink is not even close to bringing in enough flouride to reach toxic levels.