green-tea-catechins-hdl-c

この研究の注釈：

In a crossover design, 33 subjects on a low fat diet (25-35% intake) were given 250mg Green Tea Catechins via capsule for 8 weeks.

A 3.9% reduction in Total cholesterol and a 4.5% reduction in LDL were noted, with no significant changes in HDL-C or Triglycerides.

この研究の注釈：

Green tea catechins at 491mg daily over a period of 3 months was unable to produce significant weight loss (0.3% bodyweight) but was able to modify markers of lipid metabolism in a beneficial manner.

Ghrehlin was also increased and Triglycerides lowered, but this was seen in placebo as well and not significantly different from placebo; just different from baseline.

この研究の注釈：

960mL of decaffeinated green tea daily (235.64mg catechins, divided into four doses) for 6 months failed to reach statistical significance, although it trended towards it.

Nonsignificant improvements seen in insulin sensitivity and HDL:Total cholesterol ratio, significant improvements in HDL seen.

Blinding via flavoring all teas with citrus.