RT Journal Article ID 074ec6d74b690319 A1 Qadir, Muhammad Imran T1 Role of Green Tea Flavonoids and Other Related Contents in Cancer Prevention JF Critical Reviews™ in Eukaryotic Gene Expression JO CRE YR 2017 FD 2017-08-10 VO 27 IS 2 SP 163 OP 171 K1 green tea K1 polyphenols K1 catechins K1 epigallocatechin gallate K1 cancer AB Green tea is made from Camellia sinensis and leaves through the oxidation process. It mainly originates in China and has been used traditionally throughout Asia. In the West, black tea has been used mostly, but green tea has become the most popular beverage throughout the world. It is also used as a raw material in cosmetics, health foods, and as an added ingredient in various beverages. Different varieties of green tea are available. The main differences between the varieties are due to harvesting time, production procedures, and horticulture. Drinking green tea has many positive effects on the body. It helps to nourish our five vital organs, among which the most important is the heart. It also has many qualities to help improve our state of mind (thus possibly reducing the consumption of alcohol), it acts as a stimulant, cures blotchiness, fulfills thirst, eliminates indigestion, cures beriberi disease, prevents fatigue, and improves kidney and brain function. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/6dbf508d3b17c437,74110c836b292a7b,074ec6d74b690319.html