Another Science Thing EGC Green VS White Tea

"EGCGreen" is a killer of Hay Fever / Pollen Allergies

Green tea has been known for centuries throughout the world for its health benefits and healing powers. Scientists discovered the effective ingredient in green tea is EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) and it helps block the biochemical process involved in producing an allergic response. Having the proper dose of EGCG from green tea in your body will help reduce the symptoms of hay fever and other pollen related allergies.

A clinical study by Professor Tachibana in Japan found that "EGCG" is effective on hay fever symptoms.

Typically, green tea products like hot or cold tea beverages don't contain enough of the active ingredient EGCG to help. In fact, by drinking a green tea beverage you only get about 30% the ingredients.in the tea leaves. To maximize health benefit from EGCG, it is necessary to intake whole green tea leaves and stalks which "EGCG GREEN" contains.

Lee Swanson Research Update

A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows that green tea may promote bone health. Clinicians believe green tea contains unique chemicals that can stimulate the bone formation process, thereby reducing its breakdown.

Researchers from the Institute of Chinese Medicine and the Chinese University of Hong Kong exposed osteoblasts (cells that form bones) to three main green tea components: epigallocatechin (EGC), gallocatechin (GC) and gallocatechin gallate (GCG).

The team reported that EG

C stimulated the activity of a major enzyme that increased bone growth by up to 79%. Furthermore, EGC “significantly increased” bone mineralization.

The trial also revealed that high amounts of EGC blocked the activity of a type of osteoclast that is responsible for weakening bones.

In terms of overall health, the study affirmed that EGC has a positive dual-effect on bones by promoting osteoblast activity and inhibiting osteoclasts. Thus, green tea may be beneficial for those concerned about osteoporosis or other bone diseases.

Is that great isn't it? But how about white tea? Let's see :-)

White Tea

I'm sure you've heard of black and green tea, but white?

Black tea has been fully fermented during processing, and green has not been fermented at all. Oolong teas are somewhere in the middle. So what is 'white tea'?

Well, just like those other teas, white tea come from the Camellia sinensis plant. But the leaves are picked and harvested before the leaves open fully, when the buds are still covered by fine white hair. Hence the name. White tea is scarcer than the other traditional teas, and quite a bit more expensive.

White tea is similar to green tea, in that it's undergone very little processing and no fermentation. But there is a noticeable difference in taste. Most green teas have a distinctive 'grassy' taste to them, but white tea does not. The flavor is described as light, and sweet. You should steep white tea in water that is below the boiling point.

If you are drinking tea for your health, you may want to consider white teas. There is also considerably less caffeine in white tea than the other varieties (15mg per serving, compared to 40mg for black tea, and 20mg for green). Some studies have also shown that white tea contains more active cancer-fighting antioxidants than green tea. As with all teas, there are many varieties of white tea, with poetic names such as: white peony, golden moon, silver needle and white cloud. White teas are produced mostly in China and Japan, but the Darjeeling region of India also produces some fine white teas.

White Tea Could Keep You Healthy And Looking Young

Next time you’re making a cuppa, new research shows it might be wise to opt for a white tea if you want to reduce your risk of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis or even just age-associated wrinkles. Researchers from Kingston University teamed up with Neal’s Yard Remedies to test the health properties of 21 plant and herb extracts. They discovered all of the plants tested had some potential benefits, but were intrigued to find white tea considerably outperformed all of them.

Professor Declan Naughton, from the School of Life Sciences at Kingston University in South West London, said the research showed white tea had anti-ageing potential and high levels of anti-oxidants which could prevent cancer and heart disease. “We’ve carried out tests to identify plant extracts that protected the structural proteins of the skin, specifically elastin and collagen,” he explained. “Elastin supports the body’s natural elasticity which helps lungs, arteries, ligaments and skin to function. It also helps body tissue to repair when you suffer wounds and stops skin from sagging.” Collagen is a protein found in connective tissues in the body and is important for skin, strength and elasticity, he added.

Results showed white tea prevented the activities of the enzymes which breakdown elastin and collagen which can lead to wrinkles that accompany ageing. These enzymes, along with oxidants, are associated with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Professor Naughton said: “These enzymes and oxidants are key components of normal body processes. However, in inflammatory conditions, suppressing the activities of these excess components has been the subject of decades of research. We were surprised to find such high activity for the white tea extracts in all five tests that were conducted.”

The researchers were blown away by exactly how well the white tea had performed. “We were testing very small amounts far less than you would find in a drink,” Professor Naughton, one of the country’s leading specialists on inflammation, said. “The early indicators are that white tea reduces the risk of inflammation which is characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers as well as wrinkles.”

Eight of the other plants and herbs analysed also helped protect against the breakdown of both elastin and collagen. After white tea, bladderwrack performed well followed by extracts of cleavers, rose, green tea, angelica, anise and pomegranate.

Dr Pauline Hili, Technical Director for Neal’s Yard Remedies, said: “We are really excited by this research as it helps us to remain innovative and at the cutting edge of natural skin care. Celebrating the plants used in the Neal’s Yard Remedies products and understanding their specific actions on the skin is what it is all about. The Kingston University research program helps us to create safe, highly effective and cutting-edge products so it’s an ideal partnership for us.”

"So, if EGC Green VS White Tea which one good? Hmm:-) I think they have same result :-)"