A Catechin-rich Beverage Improves Obesity and Blood Glucose Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Tomonori et al. Obesity (2008) 17, 310–317. We investigated the effects of continuous ingestion of a catechin-rich beverage in patients with type 2 diabetes who were not receiving insulin (Ins) therapy in a double-blind controlled study. The participants ingested green [...]
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green tea, EGCG and weight loss
Effects of Catechin Enriched Green Tea on Body Composition Obesity (2009) doi:10.1038/oby.2009.256 Hongqiang Wang1, Yibo Wen1, Yaping Du1, Xiuyuan Yan1, Hongwei Guo2, Jane A. Rycroft3, Niels Boon4, Eva M.R. Kovacs4 and David J. Mela4 Received 30 October 2008; Accepted 2 July 2009; Published online 13 August 2009. Obesity is a major health problem in the developed and developing world. Many “functional” foods and ingredients are advocated for their effects on [...]
Health Benefits of Drinking Green Tea
The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful antioxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of [...]