Supplements
- 5-htp
- Aloe Vera
- Amino-acids
- Antioxidants
- Bilberry
- Black Cohosh
- Bromelain
- Calcium
- Chamomile
- Chromium
- Co-Enzyme q10
- Cranberry
- Creatine
- Dandelion
- Echinacea
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Feverfew
- Fibre
- Fish Oils
- Folic Acid
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginko-Biloba
- Ginseng
- Glucosamine
- Glutamine
- Goldenseal
- Gotu Kola
- Green Tea
- Human Growth Hormone
- Iodine
- Iron
- Liquorice
- Magnesium
- Milk Thistle
- Selenium
- St. Johns Wort
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- White Willow Bark
- Zinc
Green Tea
What is it?
From leaves from the tea plant which have been steamed, rolled and dried.
What does it do?
Studies investigating how green tea might guard against cancer have pointed to the potency of its main antioxidant, the polyphenol EGCG (epigallocatechin-gallate).
Common Uses
May help to prevent cancer. Protects against heart disease. Inhibits tooth decay. Promotes longevity.
Dosage
Your aim should be take in 240 to 320 mg of polyphenols a day.
Caution
Pregnant and breast-feeding women should limit their consumption of green tea to two cups a day.
Caution - Consult your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are pregnant.
All information provided regarding supplements should be used as guidelines. The Osteopathic Rehabilitation Centre takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of supplements and advises all readers to seek advice from a Certified Nutritionist before taking supplements.