A review on the effect of green tea extract against obesity.

2024-12-16
Food science and biotechnology 34(8)
- Hyeonji Lee
- Heeju Kim
- Sanguine Byun

PubMed: 40151607
DOI: 10.1007/s10068-024-01778-8

Study Design

Type: Review

Obesity is a public health crisis that has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, demanding urgent attention. To combat obesity, people endeavor to follow a healthy diet and regularly engage in physical activities. However, maintaining a healthy diet and physical activity is challenging, highlighting the need for novel effective therapies. This review aims to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of a well-researched functional food ingredient, green tea extract, for combating obesity. To assess the effectiveness of green tea extract, the review systematically examines various obesity indicators. It focuses on markers for body fat reduction in rodent models and humans, including weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and waist circumference. Furthermore, it explores the potential for suppressing and preventing obesity-related metabolic disorders. By thoroughly examining the effectiveness and mechanism of green tea extract, the study seeks to understand the potential of green tea extract as a nutraceutical/functional food for obesity management and prevention.

Research Insights

Camellia→Reduced Body Fat Percentage
It focuses on markers for body fat reduction in rodent models and humans, including weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and waist circumference.
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Camellia→Reduced Body Mass Index
It focuses on markers for body fat reduction in rodent models and humans, including weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and waist circumference.
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Camellia→Reduced Body Weight
To assess the effectiveness of green tea extract, the review systematically examines various obesity indicators. It focuses on markers for body fat reduction in rodent models and humans, including weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and waist circumference.
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Camellia→Reduced Obesity
Furthermore, it explores the potential for suppressing and preventing obesity-related metabolic disorders.
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Camellia→Reduced Obesity-Related Metabolic Disorder
Furthermore, it explores the potential for suppressing and preventing obesity-related metabolic disorders.
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Camellia→Reduced Waist Circumference
It focuses on markers for body fat reduction in rodent models and humans, including weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and waist circumference.
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small