Green Tea Reduces LDL Oxidability and Improves Vascular Function

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Authors

Francisco J. Tinahones · Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Victoria

Miguel A. Rubio · Hospital Clínico San Carlos

Lourdes Garrido‐Sánchez · Fundación Instituto para la Mejora de la Asistencia Sanitaria

C. Ruiz · Hospital Clínico San Carlos

E. Gordillo · Hospital Clínico San Carlos

Lucio Cabrerizo · Hospital Clínico San Carlos

Fernando Cardona

Abstract

This study found that consumption of green tea extract by women for five weeks produced modifications in vascular function and an important decrease in serum oxidizability.

Topics & Keywords

Tea Polyphenols and Effects Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Nutrition

Volume 27, Issue 2, pp. 209-213

DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2008.10719692

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