Green Tea

10/15/08
Green Tea Phytosome The Wonder Weight Loss Nutrient
The Chinese and Japanese have known about the benefits of green tea for thousands of years. I’m sure many of you are already enjoying the benefits of green tea. But now a new technology has been created that literally has shaken the green tea community to its foundation. This wonderful new technology is called: Green Tea Phytosome and it literally changes everything (read on).
The Benefits of Green Tea
For those who aren’t familiar with the benefits of green tea polyphenols, especially the most important one: EGCG or Epigallocatechin gallate, following is a list. All of these benefits are backed by over 3000 peer reviewed articles and studies at the library of Congress:
Weight Management (next page)
Healthy Immunity
Powerful Antioxidant
Cardiovascular Health
Improved Cholesterol Levels
Improved Triglyceride Levels
Energy, Energy, Energy
Improved Metabolism
Enhanced Fat Burning
Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
Joint Health Benefits
Promotes Healthy Digestion
Protects Muscles During Work-out
Healthy Memory and Cognition
Reduced risk of many cancers
Reduced risk of stroke
Improved Vascular Health
Healthy Blood Pressure
Green tea is one of the most powerful antioxidants available. Research from the University of Kansas indicates that the antioxidant potential of green tea is 100 times greater than vitamin C, 25 times greater that vitamin E and twice as strong as resveratrol (1), the molecule from red wine that many scientists feel is responsible for keeping the french lean and healthy, even though they have a high fat diet.
The problem with green tea in the past was low absorption by the human GI tract. The green tea polyphenols, including EGCG the premier green tea phytonutrient, are large molecules. Studies indicate that only about 10% of these polyphenols get absorbed from the digestive tract into the body. That means that about 90% of these valuable health promoting molecules pass right out of your system without imparting their positive benefits. However, now there’s new technology. It’s called Green Tea Phytosome and it’s a game changer.
What is Green Tea Phytosome and why is it Better?
We have to thank some brilliant scientists at a large pharmaceutical company in Milan, Italy for this breakthrough. They created a way to attach polyphenols from green tea to phosphatidycholine (PC). PC is a fatty acid that makes up the cell membranes in our body. Because of this, our digestive system absorbs it readily, dragging the green tea polyphenols along for the ride. Studies show that this increases the absorption of these polyphenols by more than double. These same studies confirm that the EGCG concentration in human blood increased by two fold for 6 hours (2). Bottom line: with this new phytosome technology you’re absorbing twice as much of the EGCG and other green tea polyphenols gleaning dramatically more benefit. This makes green tea phytosome a much better value.
If I’m Already Taking a Green Tea Supplement, Should I Switch?
Absolutely!! If you’re already taking a green tea supplement, I applaud your sensibility. You've recognized the incredible benefits backed up by over 3000 peer reviewed studies and articles. Yet now, with Green Tea Super Formula you absorb twice as much of the green tea polyphenols, bumping the benefits way up. I’ve encouraged all of my patients, family and friends to switch to this new technology during the past month.
Losing Weight with Green Tea
A new study just published in the Journal Integrative Nutrition (2008) has given dieters reason to cheer. Researchers worked with 100 overweight subjects ages 25-60 (20-40% over their ideal weight). Fifty people took 300mgs of green tea phytosome and 50 took placebo. The women reduced their caloric intake to 1350 calories while the men ingested 1850 calories. After 90 days individuals in the group taking placebo lost on average 10lbs while the those in the group taking the green tea phytosome lost 30lbs!!! That’s 3 times as much weight loss with no additional exercise or calorie restriction!!! In addition the people taking the green tea phytosome saw significant reductions in cholesterol and triglyceride levels and lost more inches around the waist 3.
This is by far the most exciting study that I have seen on weight loss in people utilizing an all natural supplement. At this point I don’t start anyone on a weight loss program without first starting them on Green Tea Super Formula, which uses the exact same green tea phytosome in the exact same dosage as this study.
No Side Effects – Excellent Side benefits
The great news about using Green Tea Super Formula for weight loss is that unlike many prescription weight loss medications, there are no side effects. Conversely, if you refer to the beginning of this article, you will see a long list of benefits gained by taking green tea. This list of benefits is backed up by over 3000 peer reviewed articles and research papers at the library of congress.
SelenoExcell & VitaBerry
In addition Green Tea Super Formula contains two more cutting edge nutrients: SelenoExcell and VitaBerry. SelenoExcell, a form of selenium, is the same exact nutrient the National Institutes of Health along with the National Cancer Institute are now studying to confirm the anticancer benefits found for the prostate and colon. The original study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that men taking 200 micrograms of SelenoExcell had a 63% reduction in prostate cancer incidence. In addition the Selenium group had reductions in total cancer incidence including lung and colon cancer. There was also a 17% reduction in all-cause mortality (meaning 17% fewer people in the selenium group died during the study)(4). We have added the full 200 micrograms to the Green Tea Super Formula (the identical amount from the study). In addition, Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that reduces hydrogen peroxide radicals in the mitochondria and cytoplasm of the cell. This is critical to maintain mitochondrial function and therefore healthy energy levels as we age. The mitochondria create the energy for all cellular and therefore, bodily functions.
VitaBerry is a wonderful compilation of eight high antioxidant berries including: Wild blueberry extract, Grape and grape seed extract, Raspberry fruit and raspberry seed extract, Cranberry, Prune, Tart cherry, Wild bilberry and Strawberry.
Together the synergy of the berry phytonutrients, the selenium and the green tea polyphenols are a powerful antioxidant punch offering excellent protection from the increased free radical damage we are subject to as we age.
Green Tea Super Formula with its numerous benefits including enhanced metabolism and fat burning leading to enhanced weight loss is one of my top 3 nutrients. The two other supplements I highly recommend everyone take are Omega 3’s (at least 500mgs of a combination of EPA and DHA) and a good multivitamin that contains at least 1000 IU's of vitamin D. These are your core, foundational nutrients along with calcium if you're a woman.
Don't hesistate to contact me if you have any questions on this material. I love to help.
Eat right, exercise, have a positive mental attitude and supplement wisely…That’s how we'll age gracefully, together.
By Dr Neil LevinChiropractor, Nutrition Consultant, Certified Fitness TrainerPracticing in Plainview, NY (516) 605-0505drneil@drneillevin.com