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Health conscious people are filling their cup with green tea.  Its time you do the same and you will be surprised with what green tea can do for your body’s health. Green, oolong, and black teas all come from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. What makes green tea extra special is the way it is processed. Green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents the polyphenol EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate - a powerful antioxidant) from being oxidized. By contrast, black and oolong tea leaves are made from fermented leaves thus decreasing its nutrient content. Green tea has many different types of...

What is Resveratrol?  Resveratrol is a modern “miracle” that comes close to replicating the mythical fountain of youth. It is one of the most widely-known anti-carcinogen, anti-oxidant, and anti-aging chemical compounds.  Resveratrol is a phytoalexin (definition: any of various antimicrobial chemical substances produced by plants to combat infection by a pathogen (as a fungus). How does Resveratrol work? Research has shown that resveratrol protects a cell's DNA. It is a powerful antioxidant that can help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable atoms caused by pollution, sunlight and our bodies natural burning of fat that can...