Effects of tea consumption on nutrition and health

被引:309
作者
Yang, CS [1 ]
Landau, JM [1 ]
机构
[1] Rutgers State Univ, Coll Pharm, Dept Biol Chem, Piscataway, NJ 08854 USA
关键词
tea; cancer; heart disease; health benefits;
D O I
10.1093/jn/130.10.2409
中图分类号
R15 [营养卫生、食品卫生]; TS201 [基础科学];
学科分类号
100403 ;
摘要
Beneficial health effects of tea have been demonstrated in animal experiments and some human studies. The two most extensively investigated diseases are cancer and heart disease. Although mechanisms of protective activity of tea against these diseases have been proposed, there are inconsistencies in the relationship between tea consumption and the risk of these diseases in humans. The bioavailability of active components is beginning to be understood, but further research is required to determine whether the results from animal studies are applicable to humans. Also discussed are the possible effects of tea in increasing thermogenesis and bone density as well as decreasing risk of cataracts and arthritis. The potential health benefits of tea consumption warrant further investigation.
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页码:2409 / 2412
页数:4
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