The Extract of Green Tea on Obese Women: a Randomized Double Blindness Clinical Trial

The Extract of Green Tea on Obese Women: a Randomized Double Blindness Clinical Trial

The purpose of this study is to examine whether the extract of the green tea is effective on obese women.

We conducted the pilot study in 2005. The initial findings showed the extract of green tea is benefit on obese women. The potential benefit include appetite lowing, lipid markers decreasing and regulating balance of obese related hormone peptides. So we designed this trial.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 16-60 years old female
2. BMI>27㎞/m2
3. Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Endocrine disease, e.g. thyroid disorder, pituitary disorder, and sex gland disorder.
2. Heart disease, e.g. arrhythmia, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and patient with pacemaker.
3. Allergy and Immunology disease.
4. High aminotransferases ( Alanine, Aspartate >80 IU/L) or high serum Creatinine (>2.5 mg/dL)
5. Pregnant or lactating women.
6. Childbirth within 6 months.
7. Stroke or otherwise unable to exercise
8. Management for weight control within 3 months.
9. Any other conditions deemed unsuitable for trial as evaluated by the physician-in-charge.