The potential role of green tea catechins in the prevention of the metabolic syndrome – A review

摘要: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) represents an emerging health burden for governments and care providers. Particularly relevant prevention early management of MetS are lifestyle conditions including physical activity the diet. It has been shown that green tea, when consumed on a daily basis, supports health. Many beneficial effects tea related to its catechin, particularly (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), content. There is conclusive evidence from in vitro animal studies which provide concepts underlying functional mechanisms catechins their biological actions. An increasing number human have explored major such as obesity, type-2 diabetes cardiovascular risk factors. This article provides comprehensive overview addressing potential benefits MetS. this field still limited. However, majority epidemiological intervention demonstrate or extracts, rich EGCG weight management, glucose control optimal dose not yet established. current body humans warrants further attention. In particular, well-controlled long-term would help fully understand protective parameters