What Are the Benefits of Green Tea Catechins?

What Are the Benefits of Green Tea Catechins? (0:29)

The catechins in green tea are antioxidant superstars, says registered dietitian Sari Greaves. Find out more about why drinking green tea can boost your health by watching this video.

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The compounds in green tea are anti-oxidant super star because they're going to protect all of your cells from damage and that thanks to the Catechins. Catechins act as anti-oxidants, so what they basically do is scavenge for radicals in your body, so they protect cells from damage.

You protect yourselves from damage you're going to help lower your risk of chronic diseases, so, the Catechins in green tea are going be a first time defense in helping prevent anti-aging.

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What Are the Benefits of Green Tea Catechins?