Green Tea (Camellia sinensis): A Review of Its Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology

T Zhao, C Li, S Wang, X Song - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Objectives Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is a kind of unfermented tea that retains the natural
substance in fresh leaves to a great extent. It is regarded as the second most popular drink …

Role of the encapsulation in bioavailability of phenolic compounds

J Grgić, G Šelo, M Planinić, M Tišma, A Bucić-Kojić - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
Plant-derived phenolic compounds have multiple positive health effects for humans
attributed to their antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor properties, etc. These …

Health functions and related molecular mechanisms of tea components: An update review

GY Tang, X Meng, RY Gan, CN Zhao, Q Liu… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Tea is widely consumed all over the world. Generally, tea is divided into six categories:
White, green, yellow, oolong, black, and dark teas, based on the fermentation degree. Tea …

Potential therapeutic targets of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the most abundant catechin in green tea, and its role in the therapy of various types of cancer

SA Almatroodi, A Almatroudi, AA Khan, FA Alhumaydhi… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), an active compound of green tea and its role in
diseases cure and prevention has been proven. Its role in diseases management can be …

[HTML][HTML] Bioavailability enhancement of EGCG by structural modification and nano-delivery: A review

W Dai, C Ruan, Y Zhang, J Wang, J Han, Z Shao… - Journal of Functional …, 2020 - Elsevier
EGCG is an important bioactive component of green tea, which has the biological functions
of antioxidant and antitumor. However, the stability of EGCG is poor, the absorption rate is …

Recent progress in nanotechnology improving the therapeutic potential of polyphenols for cancer

IRS Vieira, L Tessaro, AKO Lima, IPS Velloso… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polyphenols derived from fruits, vegetables, and plants are bioactive compounds potentially
beneficial to human health. Notably, compounds such as quercetin, curcumin …

Food-grade nanoemulsions: preparation, stability and application in encapsulation of bioactive compounds

Q Liu, H Huang, H Chen, J Lin, Q Wang - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Nanoemulsions have attracted significant attention in food fields and can increase the
functionality of the bioactive compounds contained within them. In this paper, the …

Epigallocatechin gallate: Phytochemistry, bioavailability, utilization challenges, and strategies

S Mehmood, M Maqsood, N Mahtab… - Journal of Food …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a green tea catechin, has gained the attention of current
study due to its excellent health‐promoting effects. It possesses anti‐obesity, antimicrobial …

Comparison of in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activities of six flavonoids with similar structures

Y Zeng, J Song, M Zhang, H Wang, Y Zhang, H Suo - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
The in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activities of six flavonoids with similar structures,
including epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), procyanidin B2 (P), quercetin (Q) …

Opportunities and challenges for the nanodelivery of green tea catechins in functional foods

A Rashidinejad, S Boostani, A Babazadeh… - Food Research …, 2021 - Elsevier
Green tea, the least processed tea product, is scientifically known for its rich antioxidant
content originating from polyphenols, especially catechins. The most potent green tea …