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Abstract Title:

Effects and Mechanisms of Tea and Its Bioactive Compounds for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases: An Updated Review.

Abstract Source:

Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 Jun 6 ;8(6). Epub 2019 Jun 6. PMID: 31174371

Abstract Author(s):

Shi-Yu Cao, Cai-Ning Zhao, Ren-You Gan, Xiao-Yu Xu, Xin-Lin Wei, Harold Corke, Atanas G Atanasov, Hua-Bin Li

Article Affiliation:

Shi-Yu Cao

Abstract:

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are critical global public health issues with high morbidity and mortality. Epidemiological studies have revealed that regular tea drinking is inversely associated with the risk of CVDs. Additionally, substantial in vitro and in vivo experimental studies have shown that tea and its bioactive compounds are effective in protecting against CVDs. The relevant mechanisms include reducing blood lipid, alleviating ischemia/reperfusion injury, inhibiting oxidative stress, enhancing endothelial function, attenuating inflammation, and protecting cardiomyocyte function. Moreover, some clinical trials also proved the protective role of tea against CVDs. In order to provide a better understanding of the relationship between tea and CVDs, this review summarizes the effects of tea and its bioactive compounds against CVDs and discusses potential mechanisms of action based on evidence from epidemiological, experimental, and clinical studies.

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