A green tea extract high in catechins reduces body fat and cardiovascular risks in humans

In the study to investigate the effects of  a green tea extract (GTE)   in the body fat reducing effect and reduction of risks for cardiovascular disease by a green tea extract (GTE) high in catechins, Data were analyzed using per-protocol samples of 240 subjects (catechin group; n = 123, control group; n = 117). Decreases in body weight, body mass index, body fat ratio, body fat mass, waist circumference, hip circumference, visceral fat area, and subcutaneous fat area were found to be greater in the catechin group than in the control group. A greater decrease in systolic blood pressure (SBP) was found in the catechin group compared with the control group for subjects whose initial SBP was 130 mm Hg or higher. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was also decreased to a greater extent in the catechin group. No adverse effect was found(1).

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(1) "A green tea extract high in catechins reduces body fat and cardiovascular risks in humans"by Nagao T, Hase T, Tokimitsu I.