Jennifer,
Thanks for addressing this for me.
I have always been curious on how much is considered norm. I drink it b/c I know it is a diuretic but I have also learned it it helps lower blood pressure and I need that!
In the article I am reading on it says the caffeine acts as the diuretic.
I actually really like it! You can buy it reg, caffeine free, or mixed. I put splenda in mine to sweeten it.
Here is the health effects and the link where I found it
http://www.daisan.co.jp/table1.htm
The Components and Healthy Effects of Green Tea
Components of Green Tea Healthy Effects
Catechins
(Main component): Reduces incidence of cancer
Reduces tumors
Reduces mutations
Reduces oxidation by active
oxygen
Lowers blood cholesterol
Inhibits increase of blood pressure
Inhibits increase of blood sugar
Kills bacteria
Kills influenza virus
Fights cariogenic bacteria
Prevents halitosis
Caffeine :Stimulates wakefulness
(removes fatigue and sleepiness)
Acts as diuretic
Vitamin C:Reduces stress
Prevents flu
Vitamin B Complex:Aids carbohydrate metabolism
r-Amino Butyric Acid
(GABA):
Lowers blood pressure
Flavonoids:Strengthen blood vessel walls
Prevents halitosis
Polysaccharides:Lowers blood sugar
Fluoride:Prevents cavities
Vitamin E:
Acts as antioxidant and regulates aging
Theanine:
(a kind of amino acid)
Gives green tea its delicious taste