Freese, R, Basu, S, Hietanen, E, Nair, J, Nakachi, K, Bartsch, H, Mutanen, M, Freese, R, Basu, S, Hietanen, E, Nair, J, Nakachi, K, Bartsch, H, and Mutanen, M
Background: Green tea contains polyphenolic catechins which can act as antioxidants and thus decrease the risk for cardiovascular diseases. Aim of the study: To investigate whether green tea extract differs from placebo in its effects on markers of antiox, Addresses: Freese R, Univ Helsinki, Div Nutr, POB 27, Latokartanonkaari 7, FIN-00014 Helsinki, Finland. Univ Helsinki, Div Nutr, FIN-00014 Helsinki, Finland. Univ Uppsala, Dept Genet, S-75125 Uppsala, Sweden. Univ Turku, Dept Clin Physiol, FIN-20520 Turku