1. The Health Benefits of Tea
By Dr. Robert Hackman, Chair of
AdvoCare’s Scientific and Medical
Advisory Board
• AdvoCare has traveled the world over
researching the nutritional science behind tea:
• India, China, Taiwan and Japan are Robert Hackman, Ph.D.
fundamental centers for teas of all types. Chair, AdvoCare Scientific & Medical
Advisory Board
• Each form of tea produces different types and Research Professor, Department of
Nutrition, University of California at
levels of polyphenols and catechins (including Davis
EGCG).

2. Tea is manufactured from the Camelia
sinensis plant.
Grown in India, China and other parts of Asia
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Tender shoots = white tea
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Larger shoots = green tea
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Slightly roasted = oolong tea
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Fully roasted = black tea
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Unique polyphenols, catechins,
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methylxanthines, flavonoids and other nutrients
are released and specific to each kind of tea.

3. Green mate tea (Yerba mate):
Ilex paraguariensis
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~ South American form of tea
Used for centuries in traditional
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applications of weight loss support
and appetite reduction
~ Even though it contains caffeine,
maté also has xanthine alkaloids:
one is a stimulant found in tea, and
another is the mood elevator and
relaxant found in chocolate.
~ Maté also contains B vitamins,
which nourish the nervous system
and help raise metabolic rates.

4. The Health Benefits of Tea
Each kind of tea provides specific health benefits, and it’s best to
consume a variety of teas to receive these benefits.
Helps promote the conversion of fat to energy*
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~ Helps reduce appetite*
~ Supports already normal blood flow*
~ Helps contribute to a healthy immune system*
May have a positive effect on mood and support
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increased alertness.*
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.