Contains:
· caffeine
· amino acids
· minerals
· antioxidants (flavonoids , polypehnols )
· tannins
Respiratory:
· Studies suggest that black tea may protect lungs from cigarette smoke damage.
· Improves respiration (theophylline)
Cardiovascular:
· Maintains healthy cardiovascular system (theophylline)
· May reduce the risk of stroke
· Prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol (theaflavin)
· Lows the risk of heart disease (manganese)
· Improves coronary vasodilation (flavonoids, catechin)
· Reduces clots (flavonoids)
· Prevents damages to arterial walls
· May increase survival rate of patients following a heart attack
· Helps maintain healthy blood pressure
· Reduces cortisol stress hormone
· Inhibits cancer growth (Polyphenols)
· May prevent stomach, prostate, breast, lung, prostate, bladder, colon and oral cancer
· Causes apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells (TF-2)
· Suppresses tumors (Catechin)
· Rids body of abnormal cells (theaflavin)
Immune System:
· Help neutralize virus that cause herpes
· Boost immune responses (alkylamine)
· Fights viruses (tannins)
· Supports healthy immune system (quercetin)
Endocrine:
· Can decrease glucose levels
· May reduce risk of cataracts caused by diabetes
· Slows the absorption of blood sugar
· Lowers the prevalence of diabetes
Digestion:
· Aids digestion (tannins)
· Reduced intestinal illness (tannins)
· Helps diarrhea
Oral:
· Can kill viruses in mouth
· Reduces and controls bacteria in mouth and teeth
· Strengthens tooth enamel
· Prevents tooth decay (polyphenols, tannins, fluoride)
· Reduces halitosis (polyphenols)
Energy:
· Stimulates metabolism
· Increases alertness
Weight Loss:
· Stimulates fat loss
Brain:
· Improves brain functions
· Increases mental focus and concentration
· May improve memory
· May protect against Parkinson's disease
Bones:
· Studies suggest tea may increase bone strength (phytochemicals)
Hair:
· Blocks DHT that causes hair loss (Caffeine)
· Reduce shedding
· Adds shine
· Soften hair
· Darkens hair
Skin:
· Help acne (can be as effective as benzoyl peroxide)
Aging:
· Slows down aging process (antioxidants)
Other:
· Combats inflammation (quercetin)
Hair Rinse Formula:
Use 2 tea bags + 2 cups of boiled water. Steep several hours or over night. After shampooing, apply tea
to hair, wait 10-20 minutes, then do regular conditioning.
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