Tea Polyphenols, Oxidative Stress and Health Effects (2025)

Have you heard of "tea polyphenol"? What is tea polyphenol like? Why does tea have so many benefits? It can be said that tea polyphenols are the soul of tea. The abundance of tea benefits is attributed to tea polyphenols. Through this book, the author expounds on the structure, properties, and healthcare functions of tea polyphenols.

This book focuses on the properties and structural characteristics of tea polyphenols, and systematically describes the biological functions of tea polyphenols, especially the free radicals scavenging and antioxidant effects of tea polyphenols, regulation of oxidative stress, protection of nerve cells, anticancer effects, strengthening body immunity, preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, anti-inflammatory effects, reducing blood lipid and blood glucose atherosclerosis, myocardial protection, its role in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, anti-aging properties, improving memory, anti-radiation effects, etc. The source and safety of tea polyphenols are also introduced.

Sample Chapter(s)
Preface
Chapter 1: Origin, History and Species of Tea

Contents:

• Volume 1:
• Origin, History and Species of Tea (Caisheng Lan, Jianping Sun, Baolu Zhao)
• Green Tea Polyphenols (Jihong Zhou, Yuefei Wang, Lin Chen, Yueling Zhao, Shasha Guo, Shiqi Zhao)
• Polymerized Tea Polyphenols (Thearubin and Theaflavin) (Youying Tu)
• Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Regulation of Tea Polyphenols (Guoliang Jie and Baolu Zhao)
• Protective Effects of Tea Polyphenols on Nerves (Baolu Zhao)
• Tea Polyphenols and Alzheimer's Disease (Baolu Zhao)
• Tea Polyphenols and Parkinson's Disease (Baolu Zhao)
• Tea Polyphenols and Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Health (Baolu Zhao)
• Tea Polyphenols and Delayed Aging (Yushun Gong and Ying Chen)
• Volume 2:
• Tea Polyphenols and Obesity (Baolu Zhao)
• Tea Polyphenols and Diabetes (Baolu Zhao)
• Bactericidal and Antiviral Effects of Tea Polyphenols (Baolu Zhao)
• Tea Polyphenols and Immune and Inflammatory (Baolu Zhao)
• Tea Polyphenols and Cancer (Baolu Zhao)
• Tea Polyphenols and Radiative Damage (Baolu Zhao)
• Tea Polyphenols and Osteoporosis and Anemia (Baolu Zhao)
• Antisepsis and Preservative Functions of Tea Polyphenols (Baolu Zhao)
• Cessation and Detoxification Effect of Tea Polyphenols on Tobacco Smoke (Baolu Zhao)
• Precautions for Drinking Tea and Using Tea Polyphenols (Baolu Zhao)

Readership: Scientific researchers in free radical, biology, chemistry, and medicine. Teachers and students of colleges and universities in relevant majors. Technicians engaged in the research and development of free radicals and antioxidants.

Sample Chapter(s)
Preface
Chapter 1: Origin, History and Species of Tea