Crusemanro Brazilian scientists at the University of Soul have introduced new data on the influence of green tea and the impact of metabolism. Long-term use of green tea extracts mice reduces weight, improves the sensitivity to insulin and prevents obstacles typical of muscular tissue disorders. The work has been published in the Magazine Cell Biochemistry & Function (CM & F).
The team led by Professor Rosemary Otton studies green tea for more than 15 years.
"I have always been interested in how true the myth that tea helps to lose weight. We see that its impact is not only real, but also related to deep metabolism mechanisms, "the researcher said.
During the experiment, the mice was first fed with chocolate, cookies and condensed milk. Then some of the animals have received green tea for 12 weeks (extract of about three glasses equivalent to one person). As a result, the body weight has decreased, the function of genes responsible for absorption of glucose has been restored, and muscle fibers have maintained their normal diameter, which indicates the protection of the atrophia.
The peculiarity of the work was that the animals were stored in heat neutral (28 ° C). Usually experiments are performed at a temperature of 22 ° C. This is a chronic cold of mice, and it itself increases the cost of energy.
"We wanted to exclude the influence of external factors and show the" pure "effect of tea," Otton explained.
Scientists also noticed that green tea operates selectively. With lean animals, it has not reduced body weight, while in fat animals it has contributed to weight loss. According to Otton, this confirms the hypothesis that the active tea compounds operate in the conditions of excess nutrients.
"In Japan, green tea drinks every day throughout life, and the level of obesity is low. However, we are just beginning to understand how this drink operates in the body, "Otton concluded.
Translation of: Euromedia24.com
