topicMatcha Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimPolyphenols strengthen the intestinal barrier and reduce endotoxemia; cocoa bean shell extracts protected against oxysterol‐induced intestinal damage and improved gut microbiota composition in preclinical models (Alia et al. ).
evidence level3
citationAkif Adnan (2026)
sourceDietary Polyphenols in Non‐Communicable Chronic Diseases: Neuro–Enteric Mechanisms, Multi‐Omics Biomarkers and Translational Opportunities
topicMatcha Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimWhile many epidemiological studies correlate polyphenol‐rich diets (e.g., Mediterranean diet) with reduced NCCD risk, causality is uncertain due to confounding and measurement error.
evidence level3
citationAkif Adnan (2026)
sourceDietary Polyphenols in Non‐Communicable Chronic Diseases: Neuro–Enteric Mechanisms, Multi‐Omics Biomarkers and Translational Opportunities
topicMatcha Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimControlled trials provide more robust evidence but vary widely in doses, formulations, populations and endpoints.
evidence level3
citationAkif Adnan (2026)
sourceDietary Polyphenols in Non‐Communicable Chronic Diseases: Neuro–Enteric Mechanisms, Multi‐Omics Biomarkers and Translational Opportunities
topicMatcha Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimAMP BBB CNS COMT COSMOS CRP (hs‐CRP) CSF EGCG ENB‐2 (ENB) ENS EVOO FMD GAD‐7 (GAD) GM‐CSF (GM) HDL HOMA‐IR (HOMA) IBS IL IR LDL LPS MCI MMSE NADPH NCCD (NCCDs) PHGG PHQ‐9 (PHQ) PSQI PWV RBANS RCT SCFA SD TNF (TNF‐α) 2024 Non‐communicable chronic diseases account for the majority of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
evidence level3
citationAkif Adnan (2026)
sourceDietary Polyphenols in Non‐Communicable Chronic Diseases: Neuro–Enteric Mechanisms, Multi‐Omics Biomarkers and Translational Opportunities
topicMatcha Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimIn contrast, the t½ (h) of nadolol increased significantly from 4.0 ± 1.6 in the control group to 7.7 ± 4.2 (p = .039) in the matcha multiple-dose group.
evidence level4
citationMashaqbeh ET (2026)
sourceEffects of matcha green tea on the pharmacokinetics of nadolol in rats.
topicMatcha Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimItraconazole co-administration significantly increased systemic exposure (AUC) of nadolol (p = .009), confirming the validity of the animal model.
evidence level4
citationMashaqbeh ET (2026)
sourceEffects of matcha green tea on the pharmacokinetics of nadolol in rats.
topicMatcha Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimSingle and multiple oral doses of matcha green tea had negligible effects on most pharmacokinetic parameters of nadolol, except for an increased half-life in the multiple-dose group.
evidence level4
citationMashaqbeh ET (2026)
sourceEffects of matcha green tea on the pharmacokinetics of nadolol in rats.
topicMatcha Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimThe concurrent use of herbal dietary supplements with prescription medications raises safety concerns due to the potential for clinically significant interactions.
evidence level4
citationMashaqbeh ET (2026)
sourceEffects of matcha green tea on the pharmacokinetics of nadolol in rats.