Beneficial effects of green tea: a literature review

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 fr...

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Published in:Chinese medicine 2010-04, Vol.5 (1), p.13-13
Main Authors: Chacko, Sabu M, Thambi, Priya T, Kuttan, Ramadasan, Nishigaki, Ikuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological markers
Green tea
Health aspects
Health promotion
Management
Medicine, Botanic
Medicine, Herbal
Review
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1749-8546
1749-8546
DOI:10.1186/1749-8546-5-13