Purple Tea (Camellia sinensis var. assamica) Leaves and Obesity Management: A Review of 1,2-Di-Galloyl-4,6-Hexahydroxydiphenoyl-β-D-Glucose’s (GHG) Potential Health Benefits, and Future Prospects
2024

Purple Tea and Obesity Management

Sample size: 59 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Balasubramaniam Arun Kumar, Elangovan Ashmitha, Rahman Maheen Abdul, Nayak Subhendu, Richards Aleksander, Swain Durga

Primary Institution: Texas Southern University

Hypothesis

Can the unique compound GHG in purple tea help manage obesity?

Conclusion

Current evidence suggests that GHG from purple tea could be a valuable natural intervention in obesity management.

Supporting Evidence

  • Studies indicate that GHG can reduce BMI and body weight among obese patients.
  • GHG operates through mechanisms like inhibiting pancreatic lipase to reduce fat absorption.
  • Clinical investigations demonstrated significant reductions in BMI and waist circumference among individuals consuming purple tea extracts.

Takeaway

Purple tea might help people lose weight because it has special ingredients that can stop fat from being absorbed.

Methodology

A comprehensive literature review was conducted using multiple databases, retaining 173 articles for analysis.

Limitations

More comprehensive research is needed to fully elucidate the optimal dosage and long-term effects.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.7759/cureus.75055

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