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Archives   2009

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   21,  Number   3

TITLE:   Phytochemical analysis of Myanmar Green Tea: implications to antioxidant properties and health benefits.
AUTHOR:   Khin Tar Yar Myint; Thaw Zin; Khin Chit; Win Win Maw; Thandar Myint; Khin Myat Tun
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2009; 21(3): 132-137
ABSTRACT:   Many people around the world drink green tea for its reputed health benefits, which are believed to be attributed to the presence of polyphenols. Polyphenols contained in tea are classified as catechins, which are chemicals with potent antioxidant properties and thus, act as scavengers of free radicals. This antioxidant property of green tea is dependent on the gentle steaming method which prevents oxidation and thus preserving the polyphenols in its original form. Myanmar Green Tea (Nara Organic Green Tea; Kachin Special Group) and Plain Tea (Htoo Super Plain Tea), commercially available in the market, were subjected to qualitative and quantitative analysis of its constituents including alkaloids such as caffeine, catechin containing polyphenols, and tannins. The results showed that Myanmar Green Tea has a higher percentage of polyphenols than Plain Tea, thus supporting the preservation of antioxidant properties and its health benefits. Presence of alkaloids including caffeine and related compounds is responsible for the stimulant effect of both plain tea and green tea. The study supported the importance of the processing methods in making tea if the beneficial effects are to be preserved.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Antioxidants. Tea.
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