Beneficial effects of green tea: A literature review

被引：625

作者：

Chacko S.M. ^{[1
]}

Thambi P.T. ^{[1
]}

Kuttan R. ^{[2
]}

Nishigaki I. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] NPO International Laboratory of Biochemistry, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya, 454-0926

[2] Amala Cancer Research Center, Thrissur, Kerala, 680 555, Amala Nagar

来源：

Chinese Medicine | / 5卷 / 1期

关键词：

Theanine; Alloxan Administration; Total Plasma Antioxidant Activity; High Dietary Amount; Plasma EGCG Concentration;

D O I：

10.1186/1749-8546-5-13

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摘要：

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. © 2010 Chacko et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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