Vertiz Danielle Intro to Nutrition Product Evaluation 1. The name of this specific product:
The name of this product is Green Tea.
2. The purported benefits of this product are:
- Green tea can help reduce the risks of esophageal, (the tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach) skin and many other forms of Cancer, mainly by its highly significant antioxidant properties. - Green Tea can help to lower cholesterol and cuts the risk of stroke in men. (American Medical Association). -Green Tea can help suppress and reverse aging, and refreshes the body with it's high Vitamin B content that helps the human body better deal with stress, and release more energy. - Green Tea can help restrain the growth of various bacteria that cause disease. - Green Tea can help stop cavities because of it's rich Fluoride content present in it's natural form, and can help prevent bad breath. - Green Tea helps eliminate constipation. - Green tea can even help dieters with weight loss.
3. The possible health risks of this product are :
The major risks from green tea are mostly related to the amount of caffeine in the drink. For some, they may be sensitive to this, and it may cause hyperactivity, anxiety, or insomnia. However, it should be kept in mind that there are only about thirty milligrams of caffeine, much less than a pop or coffee. So you could argue the caffeine in green tea is a minimal risk to your health though it is a risk for some. Tea contains about half the amount of caffeine found in coffee, so moderate consumption of green tea is unlikely to cause problems for the majority people.
4. of The Components that are present, their role and the amount of the product that needs to be used for the effect
Green Tea conta ins a very high va lue of Catechin Polyphenols that have antioxidant p roperties that are known to fight against cancer. In addition, Green Tea provides Polysaccharides, Flavonoids, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C (there's more vitamin "C" in one cup of green tea than in an orange), Vitamin E, R-Amino Butyric Acid and F luoride in its natura l state.
Components
Healthy Effects
Catechins (Bitter Ingredients of Green Tea)
Reduces risk of cancer Restrains tumors Reduces risk of mutations Lowers blood cholesterol Prevents high blood pressure Prevents high blood sugar Kills bacteria Fights with flue virus Prevents cavities Prevents bad breath Anti-aging
Caffeine
Keeps you awake (Relieves fatigue or sleepiness) Works as diuretic Prevents cold and flu
Vitamin C Reduces stress
Vitamin B Complex Promotes metabolism Gamma-Amino Butyric Lowers high blood pressure Acid (GABA) Flavonoids
Strengthens the blood vessel wall Prevents bad breath
Polysaccharides Prevent high blood sugar
Anti-radiation injuries
Vitamin E Works as antioxidant Theanine Emphasizes flavor (A Kind of Amino Acid)
Helps to maintain youthfulness
5. Description of how you would fit this product into your life-
include recommended amounts and frequency of consumption.
6. Evidence offered by the manufacturer that the product does
what it claims.
7. Information on the product from outside credible sources.
8. A recommendation on the product as if you were a registered