EFFECTS OF GREEN TEA ON CARDIOVASCULAR RISK: EFFECTS OF GREEN TEA ON CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS AND THEIR POTENTAIL IMPACT IN SCOTLAND - Softcover

Neilan, Alex

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3844300686 ISBN 13: 9783844300680

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Background: Numerous studies indicate that polyphenol rich green tea can reduce several cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. Limited research exists on the impact this beverage has on Scotland. Objective: To investigate the effect of green tea consumption on cardiovascular risk factors in a Scottish population.Design: CVD risk factors such as pulse wave velocity (PWV), total body mass, blood pressure (BP) and total cholesterol were measured in a fasted state at baseline, post green tea (Post GT), post washout (Post WO) and post control (Post CON) periods. Other assessed variables included food intake, height, body mass index (BMI), urine total phenolics and antioxidant capacity. Results: Significant reductions occurred in PWV, p = 0.01, and total body mass, p = 0.012, following green tea consumption. Although not significant marked reductions in BP ,p = 0.065, and total cholesterol , p = 0.009, and increases in total polyphenols, p= 0.035, and antioxidant capacity, p= 0.030, were observed following subject stratification as responders or non-responders. Conclusion: Regular green tea consumption appears to reduce overall CVD risk.

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A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of Queen Margaret University for the degree of Master of Science (MSc) August 2010 Health Science Department Queen Margaret University

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3844300686
• ISBN 13: 9783844300680
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120