Naturopathic Medicine Calgary
An easy way to support detoxification is by drinking 2-3 cups of organic green tea daily. Green tea is different from black tea in that the former is lightly or not fermented, hence the vitamin C content is preserved. Vitamin C is an antioxidant; a fresh cup of tea is fragrant and is light yellow, and as time passes the vitamin C and other antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids, kaempferol, quercetin, and myricetin oxidize, therefore the colour of the drink turns amber. The high antioxidant content in green tea makes it a popular detox agent, because antioxidants, namely vitamin C, flavonoids, and quercetin are nutrients required for phase I detox of the liver. This phase makes toxins fat-soluble – a required step before toxins are converted to water-soluble molecules destined for elimination through stool and urine. Green tea is best steeped in 65-85C filtered water for 2-3 minutes and should be served immediately.
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