10 Benefits of Green Tea
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Green Tea Benefit #8: Prevents Infections
Worried about calling out sick at work? Worry no more. Green tea may be the answer to keep you healthy during flu season. EGCG tea has been tested and demonstrates anti-infective properties on killing bacteria and lower risk of infection in individuals. In addition, EGCG also has antifungal effect in yeast infections. Furthermore, physiological concentration of EGCG in vitro has antiviral properties. In recent studies, EGCG has been shown to have an inhibiting effect on against hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is an infection that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation. The most common cause of Hepatitis C is needle sharing or unsterile tattoo equipment [[8]],[[9]].
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