Chemistry and Applications of Green Tea

Takehiko Yamamoto Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd., Japan
Lekh Raj Juneja Nutritional Foods Division, Yokkaichi, Japan
Djong-Chi Chu Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd., Japan
Mujo Kim Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd., Japan

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Cat. #: 4006 ISBN: 0849340063 Publication Date: 7/31/1997 Number of Pages: 176

Green tea (Thea sinensis), a time-honored drink in Japan for more than 1,000 years, is used medicinally and as refreshment after meals. Recent studies suggest a correlation between the natural antioxidants found in green tea and overall good health. This exciting new text explores the many useful properties of green tea that have been scientifically investigated. These include:

• Inhibition of Streptococcus mutans, a major cause of tooth decay, by green tea extract
• Significant effects on chemoprevention of colon cancer and anenine-induced renal failure
• Improvement of intestinal microflora
• Use of green tea as an antioxidant that neutralizes harmful free radicals
• The deodorant effect of tea flavinoids and polyphenols
• The relaxing effect of theanine-amino acid in green tea