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Beneficial Effects of Green Tea—A Review

Cabrera, Carmen, Artacho, Reyes, Giménez, Rafael·2006·Journal of the American College of Nutrition

Abstract

Tea is the most consumed drink in the world after water. Green tea is a 'non-fermented' tea, and contains more catechins, than black tea or oolong tea. Catechins are in vitro and in vivo strong antioxidants. In addition, its content of certain minerals and vitamins increases the antioxidant potential of this type of tea. Since ancient times, green tea has been considered by the traditional Chinese medicine as a healthful beverage. Recent human studies suggest that green tea may contribute to a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer, as well as to the promotion of oral health and other physiological functions such as anti-hypertensive effect, body weight control, antibacterial and antivirasic activity, solar ultraviolet protection, bone mineral density increase, anti-fibrotic properties, and neuroprotective power. Increasing interest in its health benefits has led to the inclusion of green tea in the group of beverages with functional properties. However, although all the evidence from research on green tea is very promising, future studies are necessary to fully understand its contributions to human health, and advise its regular consumption in Western diets, in which green tea consumption is nowadays limited and sporadic.

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Authors
Cabrera, C., Artacho, R., & Giménez, R.
Affiliations
Universidad de Granada (ES)
Corresponding author
Cabrera, Carmen
Venue
Journal of the American College of Nutrition
Published
2006-04
Volume
25
Issue
2
Pages
79-99
ISSN
  • 0731-5724 (ISSN-L)
  • 1541-1087
OpenAlex
W2116207286
Cited by
1,904
References
177
Citations by year
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FWCI
7.02
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of the American College of Nutrition (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Tea Polyphenols and Effects
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Coffee research and impacts
Keywords
green tea, catechins, antioxidants, cardiovascular risk, cancer prevention, oral health, antihypertensive effect, weight management, antibacterial activity, antiviral activity, bone mineral density, neuroprotection, functional beverages, traditional Chinese medicine, health benefits
MeSH terms
Antihypertensive Agents, Antioxidants, Biological Availability, Cardiovascular Diseases, Catechin, Flavonoids, Health Promotion, Humans, Nutritive Value, Obesity, Phenols, Tea, Antimutagenic Agents, Anticarcinogenic Agents, Camellia sinensis, Polyphenols

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