Health Benefits of Green Tea: An Evidence-based Approach - Hardcover

Yukihiko Hara; Chung S Yang; Mamoru Isemura; Isao Tomita

 
9781786392398: Health Benefits of Green Tea: An Evidence-based Approach
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1786392399 ISBN 13: 9781786392398
Publisher: CABI, 2017

Synopsis

This book provides evidence to support the health-promoting components of green tea for human health. It explores the significance of green tea and its catechins represented by epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), demonstrating their beneficial effects on diseases including cancer, obesity, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, hepatitis, and neurodegenerative diseases. The present status of human studies and avenues for future research are discussed. It is written by a team of experts from across the globe and makes significant Japanese findings available to international researchers. It is an essential resource for researchers interested in the biochemistry and pharmacology of green tea, and functional foods and beverages.

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About the Authors

Yukihiko Hara is with Tea Solutions, Hara Office Inc., Japan.

Mamoru Isemura is at the University of Shizuoka, Japan.

Isao Tomita is at the University of Shizuoka, Japan.

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Publisher
CABI
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1786392399
ISBN 13 
9781786392398
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
260