Green Tea Consumption and Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease

Association of green tea consumption with risk of coronary heart disease in Chinese population

“…And some published researches had similar results with our research showing that green tea consumption could reduce the CHD risk, especially in men [8,9]. In analyzing the reason, the major active constituents of tea is catechins, which could prevent the oxidation process and atherosclerotic plaque formation in CHD [10–13]. In addition, green tea consumption could decrease the triglycerides and cholesterol, so it could help in reducing the serum lipid concentration.…”

Black and green tea consumption and the risk of coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis

“…Coronary artery disease (CAD) is still the most common cause of death worldwide; an estimated 7.2 million people died of the disease in 2004 (6). Recently, interest in the relation between tea consumption and the risk of CAD has increased.…”

<i>Gamellia sinensis O.Ktze</i> extract shows anti-colorectal cancer activity via MAPK/ERK signaling pathway

“…The leaves have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and other medical systems to treat asthma [12], peripheral vascular disease [13] and coronary artery disease [14,15]. The results of the present study show that GSOE acts as a tumor suppressor in colorectal cancers via apoptosis by ERK/MAPK signaling pathway inhibition.…”