topicMatcha Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claimBackground/Objectives : Mood disorders include symptoms of depression, anxiety, and or stress, and have increased in prevalence.
evidence level1
citationCavanah AM (2025)
sourceThe Impact of Green Tea and Its Bioactive Compounds on Mood Disorder Symptomology and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicMatcha Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claimThis study aimed to assess current evidence from published randomized controlled trials testing the effects of green tea, green tea extracts, or its bioactive compounds on mood disorder symptomology and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
evidence level1
citationCavanah AM (2025)
sourceThe Impact of Green Tea and Its Bioactive Compounds on Mood Disorder Symptomology and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicMatcha Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claimSeven used one of the bioactive compounds found in green tea for intervention, while six used green tea extract, matcha, or traditional green tea.
evidence level1
citationCavanah AM (2025)
sourceThe Impact of Green Tea and Its Bioactive Compounds on Mood Disorder Symptomology and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicMatcha Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claimGreen tea and its bioactive components (epigallocatechin gallate [EGCG] and L-theanine) have been investigated for their health benefits and neuroprotective properties.
evidence level1
citationCavanah AM (2025)
sourceThe Impact of Green Tea and Its Bioactive Compounds on Mood Disorder Symptomology and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.