Scientific Effect
Aside from increasing vitality and general health, Green Tea Extract has been effective in reducing lupus symptoms. A reduction in weight and acne lesions has also been associated with supplementation.
Clinical Study
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial Examining the Effects of Green Tea Extract on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity and Quality of Life.
Results
"Green tea extract supplementation significantly reduced disease activity in lupus patients; in addition, it significantly increased the vitality and general health."
Study Citation
Shamekhi, Z., Amani, R., Habibagahi, Z., Namjoyan, F., Ghadiri, A., & Saki Malehi, A. (2017). A Randomized, Double‐blind, Placebo‐controlled Clinical Trial Examining the Effects of Green Tea Extract on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity and Quality of Life. Phytotherapy research, 31(7), 1063-1071.
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The green tea extract group had significant reductions in inflammatory lesions distributed on the forehead and cheek, and significant reductions in total lesion counts. Green tea extract resulted in significant reductions in total cholesterol levels
Results
"Does supplementation with green tea extract improve acne in post-adolescent women? A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled clinical trial."
Study Citation
Lu, P. H., & Hsu, C. H. (2016). Does supplementation with green tea extract improve acne in post-adolescent women? A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled clinical trial. Complementary therapies in medicine, 25, 159-163.
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12 weeks of treatment with high-dose green tea extract resulted in significant weight loss, reduced waist circumference, and a consistent decrease in total cholesterol and LDL plasma levels without any side effects or adverse effects in women with central obesity.
Results
"Therapeutic effect of high-dose green tea extract on weight reduction: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial."
Study Citation
Chen, I. J., Liu, C. Y., Chiu, J. P., & Hsu, C. H. (2016). Therapeutic effect of high-dose green tea extract on weight reduction: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Clinical Nutrition, 35(3), 592-599.
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