Therapeutic Effects of Tea

Content: 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