Effect of Tea Theaflavins and Catechins on Microvascular Function

Beneficial effects of flavonoid-rich black and green tea on macrocirculation have been well established. Theaflavins are unique to black tea as they are formed from catechins during the enzymatic oxidation of tea leaves. The study was performed to gain more insight into the effects of theaflavins on...

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Main Authors: Dagmar Fuchs, Young de Graaf, Roeland van Kerckhoven, Richard Draijer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
tea
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/12/5772