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Catechins are natural polyphenols, which are up to 100 times more effective than vitamin C, in combating the neutralization of free radicals. Catechins belong to the group of flavonoids. Undoubtedly, catechins are one of the most powerful antioxidants, which have a number of health benefits, and the consumption of food and beverages with catechins works wonders.
Benefits of catechins
The main property of catechins is to strengthen the walls of capillaries and at the same time to facilitate the absorption of vitamin C. They bind to free radicals in the body - toxic compounds, heavy metals, toxins.
According to the latest research, catechins can effectively suppress the development of certain types of breast cancer, the growth of tumors and their recurrence.
Catechins also protect against cancer of the skin, pancreas, lung and rectum. They prevent DNA damage and slow down the process of atherosclerosis.
Catechins inhibit the growth of antibiotic-resistant staphylococcal bacteria, which can cause a dangerous and even life-threatening infection.
Catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents, which makes them effective in a number of disease states.
Catechins are good for people who eat high-cholesterol foods because they keep their cholesterol levels within normal limits. Protect against tooth decay and gum problems.
The best source of catechins is green tea. Significant amounts of valuable substances are found in it, the most famous of which are epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin and epigallocatechin gallate.
The last catechin is in the largest quantities. It is important to note that green tea has 25-100 times more antioxidant activity than vitamins E and C.
It is extremely important for human health due to the extremely high content of catechins in it. Green tea cools the body during the summer heat and adapts body temperature to outside temperatures.
Only nine minutes after drinking tea, the skin pores open, the body temperature drops by 1-2 degrees and a person begins to feel comfortable during the heat.
Green tea reduces the risk of heart attack, and in combination with a slice of lemon the rate of absorption of catechins in the gastrointestinal tract rises up to four times.
Green tea speeds up metabolism and fat burning, improves insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance.
Research shows that regular use of green tea is high in catechins for three months leads to significant weight loss, waist circumference and intra-body fat, which as we all know are very dangerous.
The epicatechin contained in apples has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system; prolongs life and rejuvenates the body; cleanses the body of harmful substances; improves digestion; improves blood circulation.
Sources of catechins
As it turned out, catechins are found in the largest amounts in green tea. They are also found in grapes, grape juice, wine, apples.
Dark chocolate is one of the most delicious sources of valuable catechins. The concentration of catechins in it is four times higher than in black tea.
Harms from catechins
Pregnant women, nursing mothers and people with arrhythmia should not consume more than two cups of green tea a day. Excessive use of catechins may have a toxic effect, so it should not be overdone.
