The Secret to Living Forever—Green Tea?

Certain foods and drinks have developed associated health stigmas throughout the years. Whether they are true or false, positive or negative, the only certain thing is that these stigmas exist. Have you ever been out with your friend who is on a “diet”, and they order a large salad with bacon bits, cheese, croutons, and about a half-gallon of ranch dressing? Most people think they are eating healthy when they order a salad, sometimes failing to realize the cheese, meat (such as fried chicken), and dressing in it can add up to over 1,000 calories. On the other hand, pizza is commonly vilified and associated with pigging out, or eating junk food, but in reality a fresh, homemade slice of pizza can contain a mere 150 calories, while satisfying your cravings! The point is that not all associations hold true—but what about the ones that do?

One of the most revered, and mysterious drinks, is green tea. Green tea has been said to make you healthy and strong, awake and alert, fight cancer, improve memory, vastly increase the duration of your life, and achieve world peace. Ok, maybe not that last one, but you get the idea. How much of what is said about this enigmatic plant is true? What could possibly be in a tea leaf to have such vital, healing effects on people? Believe it or not, the answer is actually simple; catechin polyphenols. Medical research has shown that these catechins are beneficial for the good health of not only humans but also plants. The most influential catechin polyphenol in the green tea leaf is epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG. This is a very powerful antioxidant, which not only is shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, but it actually kills the cells without causing any harm to the healthy tissue! These catechins are able to prevent the activity of free radicals, another contributor to cellular damage leading to cancer. Furthermore, EGCG has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol levels, thus decreasing one’s chance of strokes and heart attacks. These are just the scientifically proven health benefits. Many more rumors about this magical leaf have been circulating for thousands of years—and hey—how many of you would have believed that green tea can help fight cancer just a few years ago?

If you are like most people, and don’t believe everything you hear, don’t be so quick to dismiss some of the claims that green tea proponents are, and have been making for thousands of years! Perhaps green tea won’t make you live forever, and cannot bring you infinite wealth and wisdom, but if an apple a day keeps the doctor a way, just imagine what a cup of green tea a day could do! Green tea is one of the main ingredients in Phix Energy—so grab your Phix and a water bottle and get energized and healthy!