Japanese green tea health benefits are various. You can enjoy these benefits by consuming Japanese green tea regularly. Japanese green tea contains polyphenols that are called catechins. The catechins and antoixidants present are largely responsible for Japanese green tea health benefits.

The most powerful of antioxidants – EGCG or epigallocatechin gallate is present in green tea and this is many times more powerful and effective than vitamin C and E from protecting DNA and cells from damage.

Some of the Japanese green tea health benefits include:

• Catechin, found in green tea is effective in slowing down the progress of cancerous cells.

• Catechin has bactericidal properties and hence is effective against food poisoning, tooth decay and cavities.

• Health benefits of tea include the control of high blood pressure.

• Green tea can also bring down blood sugar levels as well as slow down the aging process.

• Green tea is an immunity booster with its significant proportion of antioxidants and flavanoids.

Japanese green tea is one of the most common beverages in Japan. Here it is known as 'o-cha' or 'nihon cha'. Green tea is very healthy and should be included in your daily diet.

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