Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD
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August 2014
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Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis · Aug 2014
Review Meta AnalysisThe effect of green tea on blood pressure and lipid profile: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Many different dietary supplements are currently marketed for the management of hypertension, but the evidence for effectiveness is mixed. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence for or against the effectiveness of green tea (Camellia sinensis) on blood pressure and lipid parameters. ⋯ Green tea intake results in significant reductions in systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol. The effect size on systolic blood pressure is small, but the effects on total and LDL cholesterol appear moderate. Longer-term independent clinical trials evaluating the effects of green tea are warranted.