Conclusion
Green tea is consumed throughout the world in various forms. The years of safe consumption of this beverage, supported by numerous studies showing health benefits, warrant a general recommendation to consume it regularly. This article demonstrates the benefits of green tea for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential. It has been used to treat cardiovascular diseases, oral cavity diseases, cardiovascular uses and Parkinson’s disease. There is also a wide range of uses for green tea in diabetes, exercise enhancement, inflammatory bowel disease and skin disorders. Most impressive are the well-controlled epidemiologic studies, aimed at altering the brain ageing process, which can serve as neuroprotective agents. Although the human clinical data is still limited, this article shows that green tea has its place in both the conventional and alternative medical communities.