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Discussion Forums => Iron Chelation Corner => Topic started by: ankita on August 28, 2010, 07:51:12 AM

Title: green tea
Post by: ankita on August 28, 2010, 07:51:12 AM

what is green tea ???

Title: Re: green tea
Post by: Andy Battaglia on August 28, 2010, 06:54:50 PM

Green tea is made from unfermented leaves and reportedly contains the highest concentration of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols. Black tea is also useful as an iron inhibitor and a mild chelator, but green tea has a higher antioxidant content, and this is very important for thals, as oxidation caused by iron is a great danger to the organs and the general health, so thals should take a diet high in antioxidant foods. Green tea extract is a concentrated form of green tea and has an even higher level of antioxidants. You can take 500-1000 mg of the extract daily. Drinking green or black tea with meals also has some value in preventing iron absorption from food.

Title: Re: green tea
Post by: Rehman on August 29, 2010, 09:18:55 AM

Hi Dear Andy

cane you tell what is best green tea Or black tea or coffee .

Title: Re: green tea
Post by: Andy Battaglia on August 29, 2010, 04:04:12 PM

Green tea is full of antioxidants. It is a better drink for thals than coffee as far as therapeutic benefits.