4 Health Benefits of Green Tea

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May help boost metabolism and weight loss. Green tea contains caffeine and catechins, two compounds that have been shown to boost metabolism and help with weight loss.

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[{"selector":"#anim-b4aee2f4-efad-4dcd-a739-f5f56e48bc7d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.808405857520159%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] May help improve heart health. Green tea contains catechins that can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. A study published in the journal "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" found that people who drank green tea for five years had a lower risk of heart disease than those who did not drink green tea.

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[{"selector":"#anim-e3b9a273-bbe5-43cd-b4a1-a451d7f1191f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(18.294565985232346%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] If you are considering drinking green tea for its health benefits, it is important to talk to your doctor first. They can help you determine if green tea is right for you and can advise you on how much to drink safely.