Health benefits
Main components
Antioxidant, free radical scavenging; regulates lipid metabolism, anti-atherosclerosis,
Tea polyphenols and their
Inhibits platelet aggregation; anti-cancer and anti-mutagenic; antibacterial, antiviral, and bactericidal;
Oxidation products
Anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and anti-allergic; anti-radiation
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects; inhibits alcohol absorption and protects the gastrointestinal tract;
Tea saponins
Inhibiting and killing influenza viruses; cough suppression and expectorant effects
Stimulating mental alertness and central nervous system excitation; diuretic and digestive aid; cardiac tonic and spasm-relieving effects;
Caffeine Relaxing smooth muscles
Lipopolysaccharides, preventing leukopenia, inhibiting blood sugar elevation, and exhibiting anticoagulant and anti-thrombotic effects; increasing white blood cell counts in the blood
Antioxidant and anti-ageing effects; enhances immunity and prevents scurvy;
Vitamin C
Assists in cancer prevention
Vitamin E Antioxidant, skin care and beauty, anti-cancer effects
B vitamins Maintains the functions of the nervous system, digestive system, and cardiovascular system
Carotene Antioxidant, anti-cancer, and immune-boosting effects
Prevents premature ageing, promotes growth and intellectual development, and enhances haematopoietic function;
Amino acids Lower blood ammonia levels and assist in treating hepatic coma; methionine can regulate
Fat metabolism
Includes potassium, sodium, aluminium, magnesium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, sulphur, fluoride, and other trace elements.
Minerals Fluoride helps prevent dental caries, zinc prevents immune system deficiency,
and prevent dermatitis; selenium and manganese have antioxidant and anti-cancer effects.
