Epigallocatechin-3-gallate increases maximal oxygen uptake in adult humans.

01 Apr 2010Richards JC, Lonac MC, Johnson TK, Schweder MM, Bell C.

Short-term consumption of EGCG increased VO2max without affecting maximal cardiac output, suggesting that EGCG may increase arterial-venous oxygen difference.

Cohort Study
4 effects
48 hours
19 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Green Tea Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Green Tea
Beverage

Heart Rate Cardiovascular outcome
Minor increase risk of Heart Rate
Cardiovascular system

Low evidence
0.0%

Green Tea Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Green Tea
Beverage

Running speed Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Running speed
Musculoskeletal system

Low evidence
1.0%

Green Tea Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Green Tea
Beverage

Aerobic Exercise Capacity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Aerobic Exercise Capa...
Musculoskeletal system

Low evidence
4.1%

Green Tea Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Green Tea
Beverage

Anaerobic Exercise Capacity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Anaerobic Exercise Ca...
Musculoskeletal system

Low evidence
1.0%