Since ancient times in China they have known the medicinal properties of green teaalthough it was not until the Ming dynasty that it stopped being an exclusive drink for the richest. In the 21st century, research continues on its effects, being known its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power. The latter is of particular interest to the scientific community because its role with respect to metabolic syndromewhich increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
One of the most recent research, developed by a Nutrition team at Ohio Universitymanaged to decipher that the consumption of green tea among the participants It not only reduced the body’s inflammation levels but also intestinal permeability. in healthy people, that is, the selective barrier that allows the passage of nutrients and blocks the passage of harmful substances.
Catechins are the key
Among the most important compounds in green tea are flavonoidsphenolic compounds generated by the secondary metabolism of plants that stand out for their antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory. Among them, the subgroup of the catechinsa polyphenolic that acts as a secondary metabolite in plants. And continuing with this chain, the call Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant catechin in green tea.and also the one that holds the key to therapeutic properties.
The experiment did not consist of drinking cups of green tea, which is the most common form of consumption if we think about this infusion, but rather the 40 participants (21 with metabolic syndrome and 19 healthy adults) They consumed extract of this tea in gummies for 28 days. But the secret of the extract was precisely the catechins: A daily dose is equivalent to five cups.
After consumption, the participants’ analyzes showed that the Proinflammatory proteins in fecal samples had been significantly reduced. This means that intestinal permeability had been controlled and therefore hindering chronic inflammation.
The risks of inflammatory activity
Inflammation is a normal physiological response which begins when chemical compounds are released by damaged tissue, but also can occur without injury and it may not end when it should. It is a process that can be caused by infections that do not go away, abnormal immune reactions or conditions such as obesity. The long-term damages are considerable, ranging from DNA damage to cancer.
References
Ohio State News (2022, July 26). Green tea extract promotes gut health, lowers blood sugar. https://news.osu.edu/green-tea-extract-promotes-gut-health-lowers-blood-sugar/
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