Message from jmallard

http://news.yale.edu/2006/06/01/green-tea-and-asian-paradox

I have always been intrigued with the benefits of green tea. Although scientists cannot fully explain the "Asian Paradox" which refers to the very low incidence of both heart disease and cancer in Asia, I believe that there has to be a assured link instead of just a theory to the "Asian Paradox" especially since cigarette consumption is so much higher. The life expectancy of Asians is so much higher than any other ethnicity and it just make me wonder if the foods and drinks that are apart of their culture play a factor here. I have started consuming more green tea and just like Mr. Yamashita stated, "It makes my mind sharp." Interestingly it also seems to have a different and less crash after effect on me than coffee does. There definitely needs to be more studies done here to help solidify if there is a correlation with green tea and the highest life span within the Asian culture.