[Influence of tableted green tea on index the antioxidant status patients with disease digestion organs]

Vopr Pitan. 2008;77(4):58-62.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

To assess the tolerance of tableted green tea and its effect on the antioxidant status indices. Twenty-five patients with different gastrointestinal pathology weere included in the study and divided into main and control groups. The tolerance of tableted green tea was good in main group patients. This group showed better dynamics of quality of life indices, especially in scales of body pain and social functioning. There were no significant differences in biochemical analysis of both groups--it can indicate on safety of this product. Analysis revealed that main group patients show decreased level of all antioxidant status indices, it is reflected in decreasing of the lipid peroxidation index from 4.63 to 4.14 (p<0.05).

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antioxidants / analysis*
  • Camellia sinensis*
  • Digestive System Diseases / blood*
  • Digestive System Diseases / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipid Peroxidation / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Tea*

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Tea