Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care.
Most people run to get their first cup of coffee in the AM to start the day. Maybe you are one of them. There is ample data that a few cups of black coffee may have health benefits. How about after the cup of Joe” Green tea has support as a healthy choice, albeit not as popular as coffee. In “preclinical” studies, green tea extract (GTE) improves gut barrier function and reduces intestinal and systemic inflammation. Whether green tea or a GTE can do the same in humans to improve gut health and subsequent blood sugar control was studied in humans in a randomized trial.
