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
Document title: 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
Journal: Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000435801
ISSN: 0001-3765
Authors: 1
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Institutions: 1Kyushu University, Faculty of Human-Environment Studies, Fukuoka. Japón
2Luohe Central of Hospital, The Center Laboratory, Luohe, Henan. China
3Luohe Central of Hospital, Luohe, Henan. China
Year:
Volumen: 92
Number: 4
Country: Brasil
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Experimental, aplicado
English abstract 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
Disciplines: Medicina
Keyword: Metabolismo y nutrición,
Terapéutica y rehabilitación,
Obesidad,
Sobrepeso,
Té verde,
Marcha enérgica,
Perfil lipídico,
Función hepática
Keyword: Metabolism and nutrition,
Therapeutics and rehabilitation,
Obesity,
Overweight,
Green tea,
Brisk walking,
Lipid profile,
Liver function
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