Prospective double-blind crossover study of Camellia sinensis (green tea) in dyslipidemias.

24 Aug 2009Batista Gde A, Cunha CL, Scartezini M, von der Heyde R, Bitencourt MG, Melo SF.

A beneficial effect of green tea (Camellia sinensis) was demonstrated, with a significant reduction of total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels in eight weeks, in the patients studied.

Randomized Controlled Trial
2 effects
8 weeks
33 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

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

Obesity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor decreased risk of Obesity
Musculoskeletal system

Low evidence
-1.0%

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

LDL Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of LDL
Lymphatic system

Moderate evidence
-4.5%