Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Purple Tea (Camellia sinensis var. assamica) is a relatively recent cultivar distinguished by its anthocyanin content, which imparts its characteristic color. Its use for supporting or treating Fatty Liver Disease (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD) is primarily justified by preclinical scientific research rather than tradition. Several animal studies have investigated the potential hepatoprotective effects of purple tea extract, focusing on its polyphenol and anthocyanin content, which are known for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Research published in peer-reviewed journals demonstrates that purple tea polyphenols, especially GHG (1,2-di-O-galloyl-4,6-O-(S)-hexahydroxydiphenoyl-β-D-glucose), can reduce lipid accumulation in the liver and improve markers of liver function in rodent models of fatty liver. Some studies also show improvement in serum lipid profiles and reduction of oxidative stress. However, these findings have yet to be robustly replicated in human clinical trials—there are currently no large-scale, high-quality studies directly evaluating purple tea’s effects on NAFLD in humans. Additionally, the beneficial compounds in purple tea are shared by other teas, such as green tea, which have more extensive evidence for liver health.

In summary, while there is promising preclinical evidence suggesting purple tea may provide some benefit for fatty liver disease due to its unique polyphenol profile, the current level of evidence is limited (rated 2/5), and clinical validation in humans is lacking.

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akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anthocyanins
arjun tree
artichoke
astaxanthin
banaba
barberry
barley
beet
berberine
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium longum
black garlic
sesame
branched-chain amino acids
butyrate triglyceride
canola oil
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
cauliflower
chia seed
chicory
chlorella
chokeberry
choline
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
turmeric
curcumin
cyclodextrin
dandelion
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fenugreek
fiber blend (proprietary)
fish oil
fish protein
flavonols
flaxseed
ginger
grape
hesperetin
kelp
l-carnitine
l-glutathione
l-methionine
l-taurine
lecithin
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
marine lipid
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
milk thistle
naringin
niacin (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
palmitoleic acid
perilla
phenolic acids
phosphatidylcholine
phospholipids
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
psyllium
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
silymarin
spirulina
tocotrienols
trans-pterostilbene
tributyrin
trimethylglycine (TMG)
triphala
Urolithin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
seaweed
mulberry
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
jiaogulan
enicostemma littorale
punarnava
picrorhiza kurroa
lingzhi
morus
ferulic acid
ganoderma
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
coix
nopal
algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ashitaba
4-hydroxyisoleucine
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
Arjuna
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Avocado
Ascophyllum nodosum
Acacetin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
Adzuki bean
Ampelopsin
Algal protein
Alisma
Arabinoxylan
Argan nut oil
Anemarrhena
alpha Methyl Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
Apocynin
Arjunolic acid
Borotutu
Brutieridin
Brown Algae
Brassica
Berberis (unspecified)
Baicalein
Blakeslea trispora
Betanin
Bifidobacteria
bile acid
Baicalin
Carqueja
Chebulic acid
Camelina Oil
Coriander
chlorogenic acid
Cynarin
Cruciferous
Chitin-Glucan Complex
Caulerpa okamurae
Copalchi
Curcuma
Corilagin
Crocetin
Cynaropicrin
corosolic acid
Carnosic acid
Diallyl sulfide
Danshen
Dihydromyricetin
DL-Methionine
Decursin
D-Pinitol
Diosgenin
Dithiolthiones
epicatechin
Eriocitrin
Ergothioneine
Erythrodiol
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Eucommia ulmoides
Fiber
Fatty acids
Rhubarb
walnut
Zucchini

Other health conditions supported by Purple Tea

Cholesterol (high)
Diabetes
Fatty Liver Disease
Hypertension
Inflammation
Triglycerides (high)
Weight Loss

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