Health Benefits

Studies have shown that Japanese green tea contains several nutrients which may be beneficial to human health. Some of the nutrients are soluble while some are not. Soluble nutrients are consumed with the tea while insoluble nutrients are left trapped in the used tea leaves. Listed below are the main soluble nutrients of Japanese green tea and possible beneficial health effects.

CATECHINS

HEALTH BENEFITS	NOTES
Anti-oxidant	May lower oxidative stress which can cause cancer.
Controls blood pressure	Could help in suppressing the rise of blood pressure.
Helps with weight control	May help to prevent the breakdown of carbohydrates in foods to glucose.
Suppressing the rise of cholesterol	May help to lower LDL, or bad cholesterol, preventing heart diseases.
Antibacterial, anti-virus	May help to curb the growth of various types of bacteria and viruses.
Helps to prevent cavities	May help to curb the growth of bacteria in teeth which can cause tooth decay.
Helps to improve intestinal bacterial flora	Could help to increase probiotic beneficial bacteria.
Anti-allergy	May help to prevent allergy against pollens, etc.
Odor eliminating	May be effective in eliminating bad smells.

THEANINE

HEALTH BENEFITS	NOTES
Relaxing effect	Calms the nervous system of the brain.

VITAMIN C

HEALTH BENEFITS	NOTES
Anti-scurvy prevention	Helps to prevent scurvy due to Vitamin C deficiency disease.
Anti-oxidant	Lowers oxidative stress which can cause cancer.
Cold prevention	Helps boost the immune system which helps to prevent colds.

CAFFEINE

HEALTH BENEFITS	NOTES
Boosts metabolism	Boosts metabolism causing the kidney and liver to function more actively.
Diuretic effect	Active kidney and liver causes an increase in the production of urine.
Boosts energy	Works together with Theanine to give the body a steady, gentle boost of energy.

SAPONIN

HEALTH BENEFITS	NOTES
Anti-bacterial	Gurgling with Japanese green tea helps in eliminating virus in the throat. Consuming Japanese green tea helps in protecting the stomach linings.