July 2005 PMID 16029678

Double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of green tea extracts in the clinical and histologic appearance of photoaging skin.

Annie E Chiu, Joanna L Chan, Dale G Kern, Sabine Kohler, Wingfield E Rehmus, Alexa B Kimball

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What people are saying

The discussions highlight an interest in the potential cellular benefits of green tea, with phrases like 'may protect skin at a cellular level' and comments about irritation indicating nuanced reactions. The tone is cautious, reflecting both curiosity and recognition of the study's limitations, which contributes to a moderate overall perspective.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed reactions, with some participants agreeing that green tea might have cellular-level benefits but not necessarily visible cosmetic improvements.

InterestModerate interest

Most comments express moderate curiosity, especially about the potential for cellular skin protection, though few delve deeply into technical details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are somewhat engaged, discussing implications like protective effects versus cosmetic outcomes, but there’s limited elaboration beyond initial impressions.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence of the study appears modest, with some emphasizing the need for further research but not suggesting immediate clinical or cosmetic changes.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested whether green tea extracts, applied topically and taken orally, could improve the appearance and skin structure in women with photoaging, but found no significant clinical improvements, only some histologic improvements in elastic tissue content.
  • Participants reported more skin irritation with green tea treatment, but other clinical signs of skin aging did not show notable changes after 8 weeks of use.
  • The findings suggest that green tea may help protect skin at a cellular level, but longer or more intensive treatment might be necessary to see noticeable cosmetic benefits.]

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Double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of green tea extracts in the clinical and histologic appearance of photoag… https://t.co/W1FgUe4mMt Zie ook RCT PMID 19469799.

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Engelbert Valstar
@euler55 · X

Double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of green tea extracts in the clinical and histologic appearance of photoag… https://t.co/W1FgUe4mMt Zie ook RCT PMID 19469799.

Sep 16, 2024 · 84 followers View post →