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Anonymous
Hey /fit/ I am drinking a nice hot cup of green tea. I know it's supposed to be good for me, but why? What does green tea have that makes it so healthy? Just curious, sorry if this has been asked a million times before.

I just like it cause it's hot, fairly tasty, and it's got a little "pick-me-up" to it.

Picture is of a green tea field.
>> Anonymous
not sure of the active ingridients but it boosts metabolism through natural means and supposedly has a detox effect. Plus the boost caffiene gives you.

Some people contribute teas like this to why the Japanese live so long
>> BrodoFaggins
Also has anti-oxidants. Modern humans can all theoretically live to be over 100, but constant oxidization made through the process of creating ATP keeps wearing our bodies down.
>> Anonymous
http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=green%20tea&sourceType=undefined
>> Anonymous
>>62924
what the heck is oxidation exactly? it's associated with increased aging, i think cancer, i think everything bad. what the hell is it? the body does this naturally, oxygen reacting with something.. help anon understand
>> Anonymous
I want to know too
>> Anonymous
>>63409
i'm not sure biologically speaking, but from what i remember from chemistry, oxidation = gaining electrons. i have no idea what this really has to do with our bodies, but they say it's bad, so, i dunno, fuck electrons?
lulz, my chemistry teacher must hate me now
>> in a nutshell Anonymous
oxidation is a normal process in your body's cells, but those normal reactions also produce free radicals which in turn damage your cells over time. antioxidants, many of which are naturally produced by your body, help to limit that damage.

certain studies that look at large groups of people show that people who eat foods that are high in antioxidants, i.e. fruits and vegetables, are at lower risk for developing diseases like heart disease and cancer.