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Mol Nutr Food Res June 2018 PMID 29750437

Green Tea Liquid Consumption Alters the Human Intestinal and Oral Microbiome.

Xiaojie Yuan, Yong Long, Zhaohua Ji, Jie Gao, Ting Fu, Min Yan, Lei Zhang, Haixia Su, Weilu Zhang, Xiaohui Wen, Zhongshu Pu, Hui Chen, Yufei Wang, Xu Gu, Binyuan Yan

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The discussions reflect strong interest and moderate engagement, exemplified by comments about the microbiome balance improvements and references to related health benefits, with phrases like 'more specific to microbiome' and 'further research needed' indicating both curiosity and cautious optimism about the findings' significance.

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Most discussions acknowledge the validity of the study, especially highlighting positive microbiome changes linked to green tea consumption.

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Posts demonstrate high curiosity, focusing on specific bacteria and the health implications of microbiome alterations.

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The discussions show active participation, with some posts referencing related research and calling for further studies.

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The discourse suggests recognition of the study’s potential importance, though overall coverage indicates cautious optimism rather than certainty.

Abstract in brief

  • Green tea liquid (GTL) consumption over two weeks significantly alters the composition and diversity of both gut and oral microbiomes in healthy volunteers, including increases in beneficial bacteria and reductions in bacteria associated with inflammation and carcinogenesis.
  • The study found that GTL increases the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio, boosts bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and decreases bacteria that synthesize bacterial lipopolysaccharides, all of which are linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer.
  • Both fecal and saliva microbiomes show interconnected bacterial networks, with GTL reducing oral-like bacteria in the gut and lowering levels of Fusobacterium, a genus linked to colorectal cancer, indicating that green tea impacts microbial communities across the oral-gut axis.
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Mike Lustgarten, PhD
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Green Tea Liquid Consumption Alters the Human Intestinal and Oral Microbiome. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/XWlDEOFQsy

Oct 25, 2019 · 10 likes · 9,732 followers View post →
Tea Advisory Panel
@TeaAdvisoryPan · X

In a 2-week study using 2 daily cups of green tea, scientist found an improved ratio between Bifidobacterium and Enterobacteriacea indicating that the gut bacteria were more balanced for health. https://t.co/SMuXmY5HTK More research is needed. #StayAlert #StaySafe https://t.co/WH9qoLuC9P

Jul 16, 2020 · 4 likes · 1,297 followers View post →
François Booream
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@ScottAdamsSays tea has been studied for flu and shown to be positive for microbiome (1)(2)(3)(4). bigger thing you want to look at for places that did well is more specific to microbiome. 1. https://t.co/GZYfWNJj87 2. https://t.co/XEkVXfvBg2 3. https://t.co/UoQ98SEoka 4. https://t.co/Mb80T1894n

Jul 19, 2021 · 1 like · 717 followers View post →
François Booream
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https://t.co/GZYfWNJj87

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François Booream
@BooraemFrancois · X

@ScottAdamsSays tea has been studied for flu and shown to be positive for microbiome (1)(2)(3)(4). bigger thing you want to look at for places that did well is more specific to microbiome. 1. https://t.co/GZYfWNJj87 2. https://t.co/XEkVXfvBg2 3. https://t.co/UoQ98SEoka 4. https://t.co/Mb80T1894n

Jul 19, 2021 · 1 like · 717 followers View post →
François Booream
@BooraemFrancois · X

https://t.co/GZYfWNJj87

Jul 18, 2020 · 717 followers View post →
Tea Advisory Panel
@TeaAdvisoryPan · X

In a 2-week study using 2 daily cups of green tea, scientist found an improved ratio between Bifidobacterium and Enterobacteriacea indicating that the gut bacteria were more balanced for health. https://t.co/SMuXmY5HTK More research is needed. #StayAlert #StaySafe https://t.co/WH9qoLuC9P

Jul 16, 2020 · 4 likes · 1,297 followers View post →
Mike Lustgarten, PhD
@mike_lustgarten · X

Green Tea Liquid Consumption Alters the Human Intestinal and Oral Microbiome. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/XWlDEOFQsy

Oct 25, 2019 · 10 likes · 9,732 followers View post →