ABSTRACT

A comprehensive overview of the inherent properties, chemical and biochemical functions, actions for lowering the risks of cardiovascular and infectious diseases and cancers, and underlying mechanisms of tea polyphenols. It reveals the bioantimutagenic potency of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) found in green tea.

chapter 3|6 pages

Fermentation of Tea

chapter 6|7 pages

Radical Scavenging Action

chapter 7|9 pages

Antibacterial Action

chapter 9|10 pages

Anticariogenic Action

chapter 12|17 pages

Lipid Lowering Effects

chapter 15|14 pages

Effects on Intestinal Flora

chapter 18|6 pages

Toxicology

chapter 20|23 pages

Tea in Japan