Green Tea vs. Black Tea: Which Is Better for YOU? - Dr. G's Quick Health Tip | EP 371.B

The Dr. Gundry Podcast

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🗓️ 2 October 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Here's the big question: when it comes to green tea vs. black tea, which one reigns supreme in the health department? In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of tea to uncover the benefits of each type.

So, whether you're a die-hard green tea fan or you can't start your day without a strong cup of black tea, this episode is for you. Join me as we brew up some knowledge and settle the debate once and for all.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dr. Gundry podcast, where Dr. Stephen Gundry shares his groundbreaking research from over 25 years of treating patients with diet and lifestyle changes alone.
0:11.1	Dr. Gundry and other wellness experts offer inspiring stories, the latest scientific advancements, and practical tips to empower you to take control of your health and live a long, happy life.
0:23.9	Green tea versus black tea, which is better for you?
0:27.9	Well, there are over 3,000 varieties of tea, each with its own specific characteristics and potential benefits.
0:37.2	And if you've seen my tea routine video,
0:40.6	you know how much I love tea. Because it's a great way to get tons of polyphenols into your diet.
0:49.1	But when it comes to green versus black tea, which is actually better for you? Well, let's get into it. Number one, green
0:57.0	tea. So green tea and black tea both come from the chamelea senesis plant, but their processing methods
1:04.5	differ. Green tea is unoxidized, resulting in a lighter color and a milder flavor compared to fully oxidize black
1:15.4	tea. This actually produces a totally different polyphenol profile, and they're actually
1:22.5	complementary in their benefits. Now, as many of you may know, green tea offers a variety of
1:29.4	flavors, from sweet and nutty to grassy and floral, with some varieties boasting fruity or even salty,
1:38.7	ocean-y undertones. Now, studies indicate that the health benefits of green tea are its polyphenol content.
1:48.0	And there's a ton of different polyphenols in green tea, including tea of flavon, flavin,
1:53.5	flavin, cyanine, and epicatechin. These compounds contribute to improve brain function and weight management.
2:02.7	Now, how do they affect this?
2:04.5	Well, these polyphenols are well noted as mitochondrial uncouplers.
2:13.4	And if you've read my book The Energy Paradoxadox, or unlocking the keto code, or my most recent
2:20.6	gut check, you know that polyphenols action results in uncoupling of mitochondria.
2:29.4	That basically makes mitochondria do a caloric bypass.
2:33.5	It speeds up your metabolic rate and you literally
2:38.5	waste calories. Now, green tea assists this thermogenesis because the brown fat cells in your body
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