Tea Catechins and Gastrointestinal health, Modulators of Gut Microbiota

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17622234

Abstract

Catechins are polyphenol chemicals found in many plants that function as a key component of tea leaves and act as powerful antioxidants. Catechins have been shown to have beneficial anti-microbial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, and anti-cancer properties.(Bae et al., 2020) Tea, derived from the Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze plant, is grown in over 50 countries, making it the most consumed beverage globally.(Baldi et al., 2020) Tea has been used for thousands of years and has remained popular because of its many health advantages, flavor, and cultural significance. Over the ages, tea has spread from China to the rest of Asia, along with Europe, America, and Africa.(Pérez-Burillo et al., 2021) Over 300 different types of tea are made using various manufacturing techniques.(Abudureheman et al., 2022) Green tea, oolong tea, black tea, white and yellow teas, and dark tea (also known as pu-erh tea) are the five categories of tea beverages. All varieties are manufactured from C. sinensis leaves, compared to what many people think.