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Green Tea Catechins

Original Purpose or Use:

Green Tea leaves were soaked in hot water and served as a beverage.

FDA Approved?

N/A (Green Tea is not a drug)

Scientific Results:

A study shows that the green tea catechins, epigallocatechin-3-gallate and epicatechin-3-gallate are potent inhibitors of Type 1 5-alpha-reductase (the enzyme that binds with testosterone to form DHT).

Observed Results:

None

Notes:

Green Tea has been used by various Asian cultures for centuries and is a very safe natural herbal tea. Aside from having DHT inhibiting properties, it has also been shown in studies to have cancer fighting properties. I am aware of some hair loss sufferers that have made their own topical solutions containing green tea. I personally drink it on occasion (love to have it whenever I have sushi!)

Side Effects:

Green Tea contains caffiene, so the side-effects are similar to those of caffiene.

Editor's Rating:

3/5

Gender:

Both

Approximate Price:

Relatively cheap

How to get it:

You can get it from most supermarkets and natural food stores, along with oriental food stores.

Related Abstracts and Articles:

1. Green tea and prostate cancer.
   

2. Green tea as a potent antioxidant in alcohol intoxication.
   

3. Selective inhibition of steroid 5 alpha-reductase isozymes by tea epicatechin-3-gallate and epigallocatechin-3-gallate.
   

4. Suppression of Human Pancreatic Carcinoma Cell Growth and Invasion by Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate.
   

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