d) In May 2006, researchers at Yale University School of Medicine looked at more than 100 studies on the health benefits of green tea.
a) They pointed to what they called an “Asian paradox,” which refers to lower rates of heart disease and cancer in Asia despite high rates of cigarette smoking.
b) They theorized that 1.2 L of green tea that is consumed by many Asians each day provides high levels of polyphenols and other antioxidants.
e) These compounds may work in several ways to improve cardiovascular health, including preventing blood platelets from coagulation and improving cholesterol levels.
c) Specifically, green tea may prevent the oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which, in turn, can reduce the buildup of plaque in arteries, the researchers wrote.
