Effects of Green Tea Catechins and Theanine on Preventing Influenza Infection among Healthcare Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Experimental studies have revealed that green tea catechins and theanine prevent influenza infection, while the clinical evidence has been inconclusive. This study was conducted to determine whether taking green tea catechins and the...

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Main Authors: Niino Hitoshi, Takuma Norikata, Yamada Hiroshi, Matsumoto Keiji, Sagesaka Yuko M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/11/15