Effects of Polyphenols in Tea (<i>Camellia sinensis</i> sp.) on the Modulation of Gut Microbiota in Human Trials and Animal Studies
A diet high in polyphenols is associated with a diversified gut microbiome. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water. The health benefits of tea might be attributed to the presence of polyphenol compounds such as flavonoids (e.g., catechins and epicatechins), theaflavins, a...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Insights |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7422/12/2/18 |