Benefits of Green Tea (Preventing Hepatitis)

Benefits of green tea for health and beauty of the body was no doubt. This time I want to share information about the benefits of green tea as an antidote to hepatitis C.

Flavonoids contained in green tea can prevent hepatitis C virus (HCV) into liver. Researchers from Germany revealed epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) contained in green tea can prevent the entry of HCV after liver transplantation (liver replacement).

Sandra Ciesek and Eike Steinmann from the Hannover Medical School in Germany investigated the effects of EGCG in preventing HCV molecules attached to the liver cells. "Green tea catechins such as EGCG and its derivatives, namely epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechingallate (ECG) and epicatechin (EC) showed antiviral properties," said Ciesek. Their research explores the potential effects of flavonoids in preventing HCV reinfection after liver transplantation.

The researchers found that EGCG can inhibit HCV cell entry by acting on host cells as a protector. Pretreatment of cells with EGCG did not reduce infection, but can inhibit the spread of HCV.

Ciesek said, "EGCG in green tea inhibit HCV cell entry".   

HCV infection can lead to chronic hepatitis or primary liver cancer. According to WHO data, the disease affects 170 million people around the world. Meanwhile this. standard treatment that being applied is the use of interferon with ribavirin and protease inhibitors. But unfortunately, this way can only remove the infection in a minority of patients. Patients generally have not been able to respond to this therapy. 

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Green Tea Prevent Obesity

Green Tea Prevent Obesity - A healthy and slim body. Everyone will want it, that's for sure. And one problem that many people face today is obesity. Heredity and lifestyle are two things that affect obesity. How to handle it naturally?

If you want to reduce the effects of fatty foods that make you obese, you can try to consume green tea. In a study conducted by researchers at Penn State University found that compounds in the green tea can reduce body weight in mice.

The mice used for this experiment is obese mice. The researchers used two mice with high fat, and both were given the same amount of food. Then one of the mice given the intake of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCC), a compound found in green tea. Apparently, this effectively makes the body weight of the mice dropped to 45%, as compared to other mice.

And not only lose weight, the study also showed an increase in fecal lipid up to 30%. "It seems there are two benefits, first, EGCG helps the body to absorb fat, and second, improve the ability to utilize fat," says researcher Joshua Lambert.

Lambert also said that drinking one cup of green tea per day will get the intake of EGCG, but recent research indicates that green tea consumption had no effect on appetite, and can only slow down weight gain.  

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Adverse Effects of Green Tea

Green tea already is believed to have many health benefits. In addition to antioxidants, some studies show if green tea can lose weight the drinker. But maybe, you should know some of these facts.

How and when to drink green tea :

Have the freshness

The fresh green tea is healthy and good for the body. You can enjoy it hot or cold but make sure is not stored more than one hour. Should avoid drinking green tea when very hot, because it can cause throat cancer. If you store tea in a long time, it could lose vitamins and antioxidants. In addition, anti-bacterial properties will also be reduced. In fact, the tea will keep lot of bacteria if left too long. So, immediately take it to avoid the side effects to the body.

One hour before meals

People who maintain weight like drinking green tea before eating, because green tea is beneficial to lose weight. Green tea can control appetite for a long time. The ideal time to drink green tea is one hour before or after meal. This is because green tea contains caffeine that controls appetite. So, if taken an hour before a meal, green tea can control hunger. If you want to avoid heavy snacks in the afternoon, drinking green tea with low fat crackers. Avoid drinking green tea in the morning, especially on an empty stomach.

Don't combined with drug

To avoid the side effects of medicine and green tea, don't ever consume them together. 

Side effects 

Concentrated green tea contains high caffeine and polyphenols. The ingredients in green tea have side effects on the body. Concentrated green tea can cause indigestion, insomnia, high blood pressure and even heart palpitations. 

Portions 

Explained previously, the excessive consumption of green tea may trigger side effects. Drink more than 2-3 cups of green tea can harm your body, because green tea contains caffeine. Maximum 3 cups of it every day.

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Coffee Reduces Risk of Skin Cancer

Coffee Reduces Risk of Skin Cancer - Coffee may reduce the risk of skin cancer. The good news was released by the American Association for Cancer Research and Prevention at their 10th conference. At an international conference which was held in Boston, they showed that coffee is very good, especially for women, because it has a positive effect on the risk of skin cancer.

Women who drank more than three cups of coffee per day had a 20 percent lower risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), compared with women who drank less than one cup per month. BCC is one of the most frequently diagnosed skin cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, 75 percent of all cases of skin cancer is a type of BCC. Until now there are about 22.786 cases were recorded. Men who drank the same amount, have a nine percent lower risk of developing skin cancer.

"Our study indicates that coffee consumption may be an important option to help prevent BCC," said Fengju Song, researchers involved in the study.

Data were obtained from studies conducted by nurses at Brigham Women's Hospital, and profesional health practitioners (Harvard School of Public Health). Nurses take data from about 72.921 participants from June 1984 to June 2008. Health professionals examined data from 39.976 participants from June 1986 to June 2008.

Unfortunately, the benefits of drinking coffee is not seen have a positive impact on other types of skin cancer, ie squamous cell carcinoma (1953 cases) or melanoma (741 cases). Previous studies have shown coffee drinkers tend to have a lower risk of breast cancer, uterine, prostate and colon cancer (see Benefits of Coffee). But the good effect is not seen in people who drink decaffeinated coffee. 

Coffee (Delicious and Beneficial to Health)

Coffee (Delicious and Beneficial to Health). Of course you are familiar with this drink. In Indonesia, a cup of coffee is a common thing to serve to guests. Whether it's for the people living in urban as well as the people who live in rural areas. If you do not enjoy a glass / cup of coffee a day, then it seems life has not felt completely (at least for me).

And speaking of coffee, many people who still argue that coffee is bad for health. Actually it's not completely true. If consumed wisely, coffee actually beneficial to health.

Benefits of Drinking Coffee

Drink 2-4 glasses / cups of coffee a day will provide benefits such as:

• Reduce the risk of colon cancer by 25% (compared with those not consuming coffee),
• Reduce the risk of gallstones by 45%,
• Reduce the risk of cirrhosis of the liver to 80%,
• Reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease 50-80%,
• Reduce the frequency of asthma attacks by 25%,
• Reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 50%,
• Reduce the risk of stroke by 19%, and
• According to the observations of many nurses for several years, reducing the rate of suicide.

So, if you are one of those who have the habit of drinking coffee, do not change your habits. But remember, do not over-consume, 2-4 glasses / cups a day is enough.

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8 Benefits Of Tea

8 Benefits Of Tea - Indonesian people love to drink tea, this practice has existed since centuries ago. They believe tea is good for health. And scientifically, tea is proven to contain elements that are beneficial not only for health, but it is also useful for beauty. Here are 8 benefits of tea based on the results of scientific tests:

Various Benefits of Drinking Tea

1. Antioxidants in tea can protect the body from the effects of pollution and serves as an anti-aging agent.
2. Contains little caffeine. 1 / 8 cup of coffee contains 135 mg caffeine, while 1 cup of tea contains only 30-40 mg caffeine so it does not create headaches or trouble sleeping.
3. Reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Tea can make the blood circulation to be clean and smooth. The study in the Netherlands, people who consume 2-3 cups of black tea per day have less risk of heart attack than those who had never consumed tea at all.
4. Make bones stronger. In fact not only milk calcium that makes your bones strong, people who drink tea regularly have a bone mass more compact.
5. Make teeth become more white. Statement which says tea can make teeth appear dull is not correct, because in fact tea contains flouride which is useful for removing tartar. Great if after polish your teeth, you rinse with non sugar tea.
6. Prevent infection. Substances contained in tea can strengthen the immune system attacks and prevent infection.
7. Prevent cancer. Antioxidants called Polyphenols contained in tea can fight cancer.
8. Calorie free. Without additional sweetener, sugar or milk, tea remains free of calories.

So, if you have a habit to drink tea, keep doing it. Especially for those who want to maintain body weight, tea is very good. Try to drink green tea for 4 cups per day, it can burn more than 80 calories in your body. Hopefully the article "8 Benefits Of Tea" is quite useful for you!