Effect of Green Tea on Adiposity, Metabolic Profile, Blood Pressure and Endothelial Function in Obese Pre-hypertensive Women
Effect of Green Tea on Adiposity, Metabolic Profile, Blood Pressure and Endothelial Function in Obese Pre-hypertensive Women
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of green tea on body weight, waist circumference, metabolic profile, inflammation, blood pressure and endothelial function in obese pre-hypertensive women.
Crossover randomized controlled double-blinded trial. Twenty women with obesity and pre-hypertension, aged 28-59 years, with stable body weight were randomized to receive a daily supplement of 3 capsules that contained either 500mg of green tea extract (GTE) or a matching placebo for 4 weeks, with a washout period of 2 weeks between the treatments. Endothelial function was evaluated by peripheral arterial tonometry method, using Endo-PAT 2000®.
Inclusion Criteria:
pre-hypertensive women obese adult
Exclusion Criteria:
pregnant smoker elderly