On Thu, 7 Mar 2002 16:29:51 EST, Stephen Feldman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>In a message dated 3/7/02 4:00:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>[log in to unmask] writes:
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>> how does green tea promote regularity?
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>> Supposedly by incressing the level of acidophilus (gut-friendly
>> bacteris).
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>What information suggests that there is acidophilus in green tea?

Not that, but

http://www.yytea.com/health.htm

   Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in green tea:

   Green tea is very effective in inhibiting pathogenic bacteria that
   cause food poisoning, but increases levels of acidophilus (friendly)
   bacteria. 500 mg catechins (>= 250 mg EGCG) daily regularized bowel
   habits significantly.

Not that I know much about this, but I know it works for me.

Philip Thrift
http://www.geocities.com/paleofitness