Abstract: Tea: A Global Perspective: A. Black Tea: Introduction Difference between Black and Green Tea An Overview The Harvest Producers of Black Tea Tea Processing in Relation to Release of Therapeutic Compounds Discussion B. Green Tea: Introduction Processing Biochemical Characteristics Biological Properties of Green Tea References The Diversity of Therapeutic Compounds in Tea: Polyphenols Caffeine Vitamins Carbohydrates Lipids Triterpenoids Carotenoids and Pigments Minerals Overall Distribution of Compounds References Production of Therapeutic Compounds in Tea: Polyphenols Theaflavins and Thearubigins References Pharmacological Evaluation of the Medicinal Properties of Tea: Pharmacological Aspects Associated with Tea Consumption Cardiovascular System Cancer Tea and Dental Health Tea and Fluid Replenishment Gastrointestinal System Neurological Effects of Tea Antihyperglycemic Activity Antiinflammatory and Antiarthritic Actions Skin and Topical Wound Healing Activity Antimicrobial Action Angiogenesis Inhibition Absorption of Tea Flavonoids Potential Health Concerns Associated with Tea Consumption Tea and Iron Absorption Conclusion Acknowledgements References Beneficial Health Effect of Black Tea: Increasing Evidence: Introduction Composition and Chemistry of Tea Pharmacological Properties of Tea Antioxidative Effects of Tea Modulation of Metabolizing/ Detoxifiying Enzymes Modulation of Immune Function Antimutagenic Activity Anticarcinogenic Activity Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease Germicidal and Antiviral Activity Regulation of Intestinal Microflora Prevention of Dental Caries Conclusion References Tea as a Protectant in Human Cancer: Introduction Effects of Tea on the Incidence of Human Cancer Interaction of Genetic Actions in Carcinogenesis in Humans Conclusion References Cancer Prevention by Cancer Regression and Rejuvenation of Host s Defense System: Dual Role of Tea: Introduction Cancer and the Intrinsic Defense Machinery of the Host: A Tug-of-War Dietary Therapy Why Tea? Tea and its Constituents - A Historic View Hypothesis Conclusion Acknowledgement References Black Tea as an Antidote for Cigarette Smoke-induced Oxidative Damage of Proteins: Introduction Materials and Methods Results Discussion Acknowledgement References Cancer Chemoprevention by Tea Polyphenols: Introduction Acknowledgements References Osteoporosis - An Overview: Its Possible Therapeutic Management by Phyto-oestrogens: Inhibitors of Bone Resorption Oestrogen Calcitonin Biphosphonates New Approaches to Inhibition of Bone Resorption Osteoporosis and Phyto-oestrogens Concluding Remarks References Tea and Health: Beyond Hype: The Core Compounds Flavonoids in Tea Infusion Antioxidant Activity of Tea Flavonoids Tea Flavonoids and Cancer Caveats Key Points A Swot Analysis References Appendix I: Chemical Composition of Fresh Tea Flush Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Index
Publication Year: 2005
Publication Date: 2005-01-09
Language: en
Type: book
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