Green Tea

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Scientists have shown that in mice genetically engineered to develop Alzheimer's disease, an ingredient of green tea seems to decrease the abnormal production of proteins found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s.  No human trials have been conducted.  

Green tea and green tea supplements contain caffeine, and consuming large amounts may cause restlessness, anxiety and insomnia [see coffee/caffeine].

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U.S. National Institutes of Health information on green tea