Relationship: Free Radical Damage and green tea

Evidence supporting the use of: Green tea
For the health condition: Free Radical Damage

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Green tea is widely recognized for its potential to counteract free radical damage, a process also known as oxidative stress. This effect is primarily attributed to its rich content of polyphenolic compounds, particularly catechins like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Numerous scientific studies, both in vitro and in vivo, have demonstrated that these catechins possess strong antioxidant properties, enabling them to neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reduce cellular damage caused by oxidative stress. Such damage is implicated in aging and a variety of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.

Randomized controlled trials and epidemiological studies have linked regular green tea consumption with lower markers of oxidative stress and improved antioxidant status in humans. For example, a 2011 meta-analysis in the journal Phytomedicine reported that green tea supplementation significantly increased plasma antioxidant capacity and reduced markers of lipid peroxidation. Animal studies have also shown that green tea extract can protect tissues from oxidative damage induced by environmental toxins or metabolic disorders.

While further research is warranted to clarify optimal dosages and long-term effects, current evidence robustly supports the use of green tea as an effective dietary antioxidant. Its widespread use in traditional medicine for general health promotion is now complemented by a substantial body of scientific research confirming its role in mitigating free radical damage.

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3,3'-dihydroxy-B-carotene-4,4'-dione
3-Isomangostin
5,7-Dimethoxyflavone
7,4-Dimethoxyflavone
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
Acacetin
Acai berry
Acer truncatum
Acetyl L-carnitine
Algae
Algal protein
Allophycocyanin
Alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-lipoic acid
amentoflavone
amethoflavone
amino acids
ankaflavin
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
anthocyanosides
antirrhinin
apigenin
apocarotenal
apocynin
apricot
arctiin
argan nut oil
Arjunolic acid
Aronia melanocarpa
ascorbigen
ascorbyl palmitate
astaxanthin
astragaloside
astragalus
Auricularia
Autumn Olive
avocado
baccosides
bacoside
baicalin
Basidiomycota
basil
bee pollen
benfotiamine
berry
beta-carotene
beta-hydroxybutyrate
beta-tocopherol
beta-zeacarotene
betanin
BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole)
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)
bilberry
bioflavonoids
black currant
black garlic
black tea
blackberry
blueberry
bok choy
boysenberry
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broccoli
Brussel sprouts
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caffeic Acid
caffeine
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camu camu
canthaxanthin
capsanthin
capsorubin
carnosic acid
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carnosol
carotene (unspecified)
cashew
catalase
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
cauliflower
chebulic acid
chebulinic acid
chocolate
chokeberry
chrysin
cichoric acid
cistanche
cocoa
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coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
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oyster mushroom
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Down Syndrome
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