绿茶是由野茶树的叶子制作而成的,主要为大型开白花的灌木,在加工过程中,尽量避免氧化作用。绿茶提取物现在成为各种饮料、膳食补充剂和化妆品产品的原材料。
绿茶含有多种酶、氨基酸、碳水化合物、脂类、甾醇、植物化学物质和膳食矿物质。适量、规律和习惯性饮用绿茶对人体十分有好处。饮用绿茶可能降低中风的风险,也降低高血压。绿茶还可以降低空腹血糖以及降低血液中的胆固醇水平。
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Green tea is made from the leaves of Camella sinensis (large shrub with white flowers) that have undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea has become the raw material for extracts used in various beverages, dietary supplements, and cosmetic items.
Green tea contains a variety of enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, sterols, phytochemicals and dietary minerals. Moderate, regular, and habitual consumption of green tea is safe. Green tea consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of stroke and also lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressures. It also lowers fasting blood sugar and decreases cholesterol level in blood.