Increased plasma concentration of epigallocatechin in mice after orally administering a green tea (Camellia sinensis L.) extract supplemented by steamed rice.

Authors :: Monobe M
Ema K
Tokuda Y
Maeda-Yamamoto M
Source :: Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry [Biosci Biotechnol Biochem] 2011; Vol. 75 (1), pp. 152-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Jan 07.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: We attempted to improve the bioavailability of green tea catechins by using food ingredients. The catechin bioavailability of a green tea extract administered to mice was significantly (p<0.05) increased by supplementing with steamed rice. This enhanced bioavailability was due to the increased concentration of plasma non-gallated catechins, especially epigallocatechin (EGC).

Subjects :: Administration, Oral
Animals
Biological Availability
Catechin blood
Catechin pharmacokinetics
Diet
Female
Mice
Camellia sinensis chemistry
Catechin analogs & derivatives
Cooking
Dietary Supplements
Oryza
Plant Extracts administration & dosage
Plant Extracts pharmacology

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