The claims for green tea include reducing the risk of cancer, preventing or alleviating rheumatoid arthritis and eliminating heartburn. 

Green tea is best known for its high levels of anti-oxidents.

Anti-oxidents help reduce the level of damage caused by free radicals.

Green Tea and Weight Loss

Green tea has weight loss properties

In fact you will find that green tea extract is contained in proprietary fat burning supplements.  Green tea extract is used to increase metabolism without increasing your heart rate.  A common side effect  of other weight loss supplements.

Green Tea and Skin Care

Green tea has been found to have positive effects in the arena of skin care. Two specific areas include acne and eczema. For acne, this tea makes a great, cheap alternative to expensive toners or astringents.

It may be applied with a cotton ball directly onto clean skin.

More Health Benefits of Green Tea

A regular daily intake of green tea or green tea extract is also thought to help your overall health and well-being. The tea is full of antioxidants that bind free radicals in our bodies; these free radicals can often cause damage to cells.

Green tea is also thought to promote an increase in metabolism that helps lower cholesterol in the body.