Review: Numi Organic Tea Mini Sampler Variety Pack, Assorted Black Tea, Green Tea, White Tea, Herbal Tea Bags, 8 Count Box
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By: ConsumerLab.com
Numi Organic Tea is a great choice for those looking to reap the health benefits of green tea. ConsumerLab has been testing green tea and other health supplements and foods since 1999, and they have recently tested a variety of green tea products, ranging from pills to bottled green tea, to brewed green tea, K-cups for green tea, and matcha green tea. The health benefits of green tea come from the polyphenols, specifically the catechins, and more specifically, a catechin known as EGCG. ConsumerLab has tested the EGCG levels in all of these products, as well as the amount of heavy metals, particularly lead, that occur in them.
Green tea has been tested for its ability to lower LDL cholesterol, lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, lower the risk of certain cancers and type-2 diabetes, and reduce the growth of uterine fibroids. It has also been tested for weight loss and memory enhancement, but the results are more mixed for those uses. A cup of green tea can have anywhere from 25 to 75 milligrams of EGCG, so it is important to choose the right green tea to get the most EGCG. Matcha green tea, which comes as a powder, can provide up to 120 milligrams of EGCG per cup.
When using green tea, it is important to be aware of the risks. Supplements containing EGCG have been known to cause liver toxicity, so it is important to take them with food and in lower doses. Pregnant women should not drink excessive amounts of green tea, as it can affect their newborn children. There is also an increased risk of gastric cancer when drinking very hot green tea, and drinking massive amounts of green tea can lead to brittle bones and teeth due to the fluoride content. For more information, visit ConsumerLab.com.
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