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Open Access 01-12-2010 | Review

Beneficial effects of green tea: A literature review

Authors: Sabu M Chacko, Priya T Thambi, Ramadasan Kuttan, Ikuo Nishigaki

Published in: Chinese Medicine | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

The health benefits of green tea for a wide variety of ailments, including different types of cancer, heart disease, and liver disease, were reported. Many of these beneficial effects of green tea are related to its catechin, particularly (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate, content. There is evidence from in vitro and animal studies on the underlying mechanisms of green tea catechins and their biological actions. There are also human studies on using green tea catechins to treat metabolic syndrome, such as obesity, type II diabetes, and cardiovascular risk factors.
Long-term consumption of tea catechins could be beneficial against high-fat diet-induced obesity and type II diabetes and could reduce the risk of coronary disease. Further research that conforms to international standards should be performed to monitor the pharmacological and clinical effects of green tea and to elucidate its mechanisms of action.
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Metadata
Title
Beneficial effects of green tea: A literature review
Authors
Sabu M Chacko
Priya T Thambi
Ramadasan Kuttan
Ikuo Nishigaki
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Chinese Medicine / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8546
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8546-5-13

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