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Tea consumption and its effects on primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease: Qualitative synthesis of evidence from randomized controlled trials.

AbstractBACKGROUND AND AIMS:
There is a general interest in understanding how the consumption of tea impacts cardiovascular function in individuals at risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The current review focuses on evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting on associations between tea consumption and endothelial function, in the primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD).
METHODS:
PubMed, EMBASE, and Google Scholar databases/search engines were used to identify eligible studies. Included studies had to report on the impact of tea supplementation of endothelial function or CAD related markers. In addition to flow-mediated dilation (FMD), makers of oxidative stress and inflammation such as oxidized low-density lipoprotein and C-reactive protein were considered as determinants of endothelial function. A total of 34 RCTs met the inclusion criteria, and these reported on the impact of tea consumption on endothelial function in individuals at risk of CVD or patients with CAD.
RESULTS:
The current qualitative synthesis of literature demonstrates that beyond enhancing nitric oxide bioavailability and lowering blood pressure, regular consumption of tea and its active ingredients such as epigallocatechin gallate may be beneficial in reducing markers of oxidative stress and inflammation. Moreover, the reduction of oxidized low-density lipoprotein and C-reactive protein levels, could be a sign of improved endothelial function in individuals at increased risk of developing CVD.
CONCLUSIONS:
The cumulative evidence also suggests that the development of epigallocatechin gallate as a nutraceutical or enriching foods with this bioactive compound could be a feasible strategy to improve endothelial function and lower CVD-risk. However, well-designed RCTs are still necessary to confirm long-term benefits of tea consumption on vascular health.
AuthorsPhiwayinkosi V Dludla, Bongani B Nkambule, Sithandiwe E Mazibuko-Mbeje, Tawanda M Nyambuya, Patrick Orlando, Sonia Silvestri, Fabio Marcheggiani, Ilenia Cirilli, Khanyisani Ziqubu, Fransina Ndevahoma, Vuyolwethu Mxinwa, Kabelo Mokgalaboni, Jacopo Sabbatinelli, Johan Louw, Luca Tiano
JournalClinical nutrition ESPEN (Clin Nutr ESPEN) Vol. 41 Pg. 77-87 (02 2021) ISSN: 2405-4577 [Electronic] England
PMID33487310 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
CopyrightCopyright © 2020 European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Chemical References
  • Tea
Topics
  • Coronary Artery Disease (prevention & control)
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Humans
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Tea

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