Effects of green tea extract combined with brisk walking on lipid profiles and the liver function in overweight and obese men: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-control trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to investigate the effects of green tea extract combined with brisk walking on lipid profiles and liver function in overweight and obese men.
Results Summary
The study found that green tea extract significantly reduced LDL-C and TC levels but also decreased HDL-C levels. It also improved liver function markers compared to brisk walking alone.
Population
Overweight and obese men
Effective Dosage
150mg twice daily
Duration
12 weeks
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
green tea extract (GTE) combined with brisk walking | decrease | low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels | overweight and obese men | - | resulted in a significant difference | #1 |
green tea extract (GTE) combined with brisk walking | decrease | total cholesterol (TC) levels | overweight and obese men | - | resulted in a significant difference | #2 |
green tea extract (GTE) | decrease | aspartate aminotransferase levels | overweight and obese men | - | significant reduction | #3 |
placebo | no change | aspartate aminotransferase levels | overweight and obese men | - | no change | #4 |
placebo | no change | triglyceride levels | overweight and obese men | - | no change | #5 |
placebo | no change | high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels | overweight and obese men | - | no change | #6 |
green tea extract (GTE) | decrease | high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels | overweight and obese men | - | significant reduction | #7 |
green tea extract (GTE) combined with brisk walking | increase | liver function | overweight and obese men | - | has a more positive effect | #8 |
This study was aimed to investigate the effect of green tea extract (GTE) combined with brisk walking on lipid profiles and the liver function in overweight and obese men. Twenty-four participants were randomized to either the GTE group or the placebo group for 12 weeks with a 4-week follow-up. The walking program consisted of four 60-min-sessions/week and all participants were asked to consume two GTE (150mg) or placebo tablets daily. After 12-week intervention, GTE group resulted in a significant difference in the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol (TC) levels when compared to placebo group (P < 0.01). There was also a significant reduction in the aspartate aminotransferase levels (P < 0.01) in the GTE group, but no change in the placebo group (P >0.05). There was no change in the triglyceride or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels in the placebo group, but a significant reduction was noted in the HDL-C levels in the GTE group (P < 0.05). GTE combined with brisk walking resulted in a significant change in the LDL-C and TC levels, however, a significant reduce in HDL-C in the GTE group. The study has a more positive effect on the liver function than brisk walking alone.