![]() ![]() Studies with green tea supplements typically provide 200 mg to 300 mg per day. These benefits are generally associated with consumption of 3 or more cups per day. Benefits include a modest reduction in LDL cholesterol, reduced growth of uterine fibroids and associations with lower risks of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and type 2 diabetes. Health benefits of green tea:Health benefits are generally associated with catechins in green tea, most notably EGCG.Green tea also contains caffeine - about half as much per cup as in coffee (see What It Is). It is sold in many forms such as tea bags, loose teas, matcha powders, bottled teas, and as supplements containing extracts with high concentrations of catechins. It is higher in catechins (polyphenols) such as EGCG than black tea. What is green tea?Green tea is made by lightly steaming freshly cut leaves of Camellia sinensis. ![]()
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