Beneficial effects of catechin-rich green tea and inulin on the body composition of overweight adults

Hsin Yi Yang; Suh-Ching Yang; Jane Chao; Jiun-Rong Chen

doi:10.1017/S0007114511005095

Beneficial effects of catechin-rich green tea and inulin on the body composition of overweight adults

Hsin Yi Yang, Suh-Ching Yang, Jane Chao, Jiun-Rong Chen

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Abstract

Green tea catechin has been proposed to have an anti-obesity effect. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the effect of catechin-rich green tea in combination with inulin affects body weight and fat mass in obese and overweight adults. A total of thirty subjects were divided into a control group and an experimental group who received 650 ml tea or catechin-rich green tea plus inulin. A reduction of body weight ( 1·29 (sem 0·35) kg) and fat mass (0·82 (sem 0·27) kg) in the experimental group was found after 6 weeks, and no adverse effects were observed. After refraining from consumption for 2 weeks, sustained effects on body weight and fat mass were observed. We conclude that continuous intake of catechin-rich green tea in combination with inulin for at least 3 weeks may be beneficial for weight management.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	749-754
Number of pages	6
Journal	British Journal of Nutrition
Volume	107
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114511005095
Publication status	Published - Mar 14 2012

Keywords

Body fat
Catechins
Green tea
Inulin
Obesity

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Medicine (miscellaneous)
Nutrition and Dietetics

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