Tea and coffee have been associated with risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), both
positively and negatively. Epidemiological data suggest that black and green tea may …

The health benefits ascribed to the consumption of teas may be related to the high content of
bioactive ingredients such as polyphenols. Polyphenols have been reported to possess …

Answer patients' questions about botanical supplements quickly and easily! This informative
book is a compendium of detailed scientific research on 34 of the most popular dietary …

There have been no controlled intervention studies to investigate the effects of green tea on
circulating hormone levels, an established breast cancer risk factor. We conducted a double …

OBJECTIVES: A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial determined the effect of
Mauritian black tea consumption on fasting blood plasma levels of glucose, lipid profiles and …

Phytochemicals are reported to provide various biological functions leading to the promotion
of health as well as the reduced risk of chronic diseases. Fat-soluble plant pigments …

Tea (from the plant Camellia sinensis) is the most popular beverage next to water,
consumed by over two-thirds of the world's population. About three billion kilograms of tea …

This review discusses the bioavailability of active components of green and black teas--in
hot brewed tea, cold tea, and dietary supplements containing tea extracts, based on …

Cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer in North America and around the
world. The staggering medical costs involved in treating patients suffering from this disease …

Diabetes mellitus is the most common serious metabolic disorder in the world. Diabetes is
characterized by a hyperglycemia that results from an absolute or relative insulin deficiency …