Green tea can do wonders for your heart, or so says the latest research. It can act as a great tonic for your heart. Green tea contains antioxidants, flavonoids and catechins, which help in maintaining a healthy blood pressure. These substances are supposed to make the arteries more flexible and relaxed. They also prevent the arteries from the damage which can be caused by high cholesterol levels in the blood.
Flavonoid, present in green tea is an antioxidant which helps in maintaining the pliability of the blood vessels. It does so by preventing tissue inflammation. These substances also help in preventing the formation of clots, which are primarily responsible for causing heart attacks. So if you have a family history of blood pressure, heart diseases etc, it might actually be a great idea to become a green tea drinker!
April 30th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
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