Abstract
Epidemiological studies suggest that foods rich in flavonoids might reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of green tea extract (GTE) used as a food antioxidant on markers of oxidative status after dietary depletion of flavonoids and catechins. The study was designed as a 2x3 weeks blinded human cross-over intervention study (eight smokers, eight non-smokers) with GTE corresponding to a daily intake of 18.6 mg catechins/d. The GTE was incorporated into meat patties and consumed with a strictly controlled diet otherwise low in flavonoids. GTE intervention increased plasma antioxidant capacity from 1.35 to 1.56 (P
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | British Journal of Nutrition |
| Volume | 87 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Pages (from-to) | 343-355 |
| ISSN | 0007-1145 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- biomarkers of antioxidative defence
- dietary depletion of fruits and vegetables
- protein oxidation
- green tea extract intervention
- biomarkers of oxidative damage