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The Global Matcha Research Library

641 papers, trials, theses and preprints that study matcha, gathered from PubMed, OpenAlex and Europe PMC, tagged by study type and topic, and linked back to every source. We keep abstracts and citations; the full text stays with its publisher.

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45 studies match for “lipid metabolism”

2021Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea Alleviates Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice by Regulating Lipid Metabolism and Inflammatory Responses.

Zhou J, Yu Y, Ding L, et al. — Nutrients

… with matcha for six weeks. Serum biochemical parameters, histological changes, lipid accumulation, inflammatory cytokines, and relevant indicators were examined. Dietary supplementation of matcha effectively prevented excessive …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 48×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Matcha and exercise synergy: Elucidating mechanisms and central signaling pathways modulating glycolipid metabolism in high‐fat diet‐induced obese mice

Jihong Zhou, Lejia Ding, Wei Chen, et al. — Food Frontiers

… Our findings revealed that matcha co‐exercise significantly mitigates glycolipid metabolism abnormalities, increasing serum antioxidant enzymes. This combination notably influences peripheral metabolism, especially amino acids and …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 2×
2022Journal articleFree to read

An exploratory to analysis the effects of the dirrerent roles of mathca on lipid metabolism and intestinal flora regulation between normal and diabetic mice fed a high-fat diet

Jun Liu, Qiang Li, Rong Tan — Food Science and Technology

… was prepared, and in this study we investigated the effects of such a diet on lipid metabolism and intestinal flora of normal and diabetic mice. Results showed that diabetes had significant weight loss, hyperphagia, hyperlipidemia and …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 5×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Natural particles can armor emulsions against lipid oxidation and coalescence.

Schröder A, Laguerre M, Tenon M, et al. — Food chemistry

… tea and spinach leaf particle-stabilized emulsions were highly stable to lipid oxidation, as compared to emulsions stabilized by conventional emulsifiers. Taking this dual particle functionality as a starting point for emulsion …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 39×
2021Journal article

Catechins in green tea powder (matcha) are heat-stable scavengers of acrolein, a lipid peroxide-derived reactive carbonyl species.

Sugimoto K, Matsuoka Y, Sakai K, et al. — Food chemistry

Lipid peroxidation-derived reactive carbonyl species (RCS) such as acrolein and 4-hydroxynonenal pose health risks. We characterized the RCS-scavenging reactions of tea catechins in an aqueous solution and in baked cake. Acrolein's …

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 49×
2016Journal article

The effects of the aqueous extract and residue of Matcha on the antioxidant status and lipid and glucose levels in mice fed a high-fat diet.

Xu P, Ying L, Hong G, et al. — Food & function

… and residue (water-insoluble) of Matcha on the antioxidant status and lipid and glucose levels in mice fed a high-fat diet were investigated. Mice were fed seven different experimental diets for 4 weeks: a normal diet control …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 37×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Matcha green tea targets the gut-liver axis to alleviate obesity and metabolic disorders induced by a high-fat diet.

Wang Y, Yu Y, Ding L, et al. — Frontiers in nutrition

… demonstrated that matcha green tea ameliorated the development of obesity, lipid accumulation, and hepatic steatosis induced by HFD. Subsequently, dietary matcha supplementation restored the alterations in fecal bile acid profile and …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 22×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Assessing the influence of matcha green tea extract on NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathway activation in rats: A study on irradiation-induced acute hepatic inflammatory response

Noha Sayed Hamed, Eithar Karem El-Adham, Amal I. Hassan — Phytomedicine Plus

… series of biochemical experiments were conducted to examine the impact of M on lipid peroxidation levels, antioxidant enzyme activities, and pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α) in liver tissue. The Western blot method was …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 4×
2020Journal article

Matcha green tea prevents obesity-induced hypothalamic inflammation via suppressing the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.

Zhou J, Lin H, Xu P, et al. — Food & function

… could effectively inhibit the weight gain, fat accumulation, glycemia and lipidemia increase, and excessive activation of microglia in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Furthermore, we used different concentrations (100%, 80%, …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 30×
2021Journal article

Effects of edible coatings containing acai powder and matcha extracts on shelf life and quality parameters of cooked meatballs.

Şen DB, Kılıç B — Meat science

… capacity than AE (P < 0.05). Results indicated that WPC containing ME delayed lipid oxidation in meatballs during both refrigerated and frozen storage (P < 0.05). Moreover, the use of AE in WPC suppressed microbial growth during both …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 33×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea Improves Cafeteria-Diet-Induced NAFLD by Modulating the Gut Microbiota in Rats.

Chong HC, Tang ST, Tseng YC, et al. — Nutrients

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of matcha on lipid metabolism, insulin resistance (IR), inflammation, and gut dysbiosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) induced by a cafeteria diet. Methods: …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeInflammation and immunityCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Unveiling the effect of chia seeds and matcha tea on growth performance, metabolism, carcass characteristics, and gene expression on New Zealand rabbits.

Mohamed AAA, Soliman ASH, Mourad SS — Scientific reports

… period. At the end of this experiment, we studied growth performance, metabolism, carcass characteristics, and some gene expression related to the growth factor family, hepatic metabolism, lipid profile, iron storage, and one of …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Review of the Role of Fluid Dairy in Delivery of Polyphenolic Compounds in the Diet: Chocolate Milk, Coffee Beverages, Matcha Green Tea, and Beyond.

Bhagat AR, Delgado AM, Issaoui M, et al. — Journal of AOAC International

… skin wrinkles and roughness in elderly subjects, through a decrease in lipid peroxidation and a concomitant reduction in oxidative stress. A similar affinity has been observed between antioxidants in coffee and milk proteins. Dark …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 45×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Improves Metabolic Imbalance-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction.

Kim JM, Lee U, Kang JY, et al. — Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity

… avoidance, and Morris water maze tests. Consumption of EM reduced fat mass, dyslipidemia, and inflammation in adipose tissue. Also, EM ameliorated hepatic and cerebral antioxidant systems. EM improved the cerebral cholinergic system by …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityCited 28×
2026Journal article

Field-Aged Shade Nets Residues Disrupt Rhizosphere Microbiota and Nitrogen Metabolism in Tea (Camellia sinensis).

Wang K, Tong Z, Shen Y, et al. — Environmental science & technology

… stronger rhizosphere microbial restructuring, and induced ferroptosis-like lipid peroxidation in roots, leading to deterioration of tea quality. Beneficial rhizosphere groups such as Proteobacteria and Rozellomycota declined, while …

Agronomy / cultivationMetabolism and weightL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiome
2025Journal articleFree to read

Analysis of Variations in Matcha Components Across Different Brands on the Tunisian Market

Authors not listed — Acta Scientifci Nutritional Health

… solubility index, water holding capacity, pH, •Brix, as well as protein and lipid contents.In addition, flavonoids, total polyphenols and antioxidant activity were assessed.Matcha M1 showed the best antioxidant performance and the …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 1×
2024Journal article

The Effect of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) and Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Aqueous Extract on Oxidative Stress Status in Obese Rats

Sawsan Adel Noor, Maysa M. El-mallah, Hany Gaber EL-Masry — مجلة الاقتصاد المنزلي

… In conclusion, yerba mate and matcha exhibit antioxidants and hypolipidemic activity and are effective in reducing body weight in obese rats. The study recommends that consumption of yerba mate and matcha may be beneficial …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2025Journal article

Comprehensive study of matcha foam formation: Physicochemical composition analysis and mechanisms impacting foaming properties.

Chen W, Chen J, Ni Z, et al. — Food chemistry

… (such as EGCG), amino acids (such as valine), pectin, soluble proteins and lipids enhanced foam formation. These components affected matcha's foaming through inter-component complexation, hydrophobic interaction of groups and …

Food science / processingMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 9×
2023Journal articleFree to read

The therapeutic potential of matcha tea: A critical review on human and animal studies.

Sokary S, Al-Asmakh M, Zakaria Z, et al. — Current research in food science

… in decreased weight gain velocity, food intake, improved serum glucose and lipid profile, reduced inflammatory cytokines and ameliorated oxidative stress. Evidence regarding the anti-tumor function of matcha is very limited. Findings …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 49×
2009Journal article

Matcha, a powdered green tea, ameliorates the progression of renal and hepatic damage in type 2 diabetic OLETF rats.

Yamabe N, Kang KS, Hur JM, et al. — Journal of medicinal food

Matcha, a powdered green tea produced by grinding with a stone mill, has been popularly used in the traditional tea ceremony and foods in Japan. Matcha is well known to be richer in some nutritional elements and epigallocatechin…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 38×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Influence of Matcha and Tea Catechins on the Progression of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)-A Review of Patient Trials and Animal Studies.

Kosik-Bogacka DI, Piotrowska K — Nutrients

… (MASLD) is a chronic, non-communicable spectrum of diseases characterized by lipid accumulation. It is often asymptomatic, and its prevalence varies by region, age, gender, and economic status. It is estimated that 25% of the world's …

ReviewMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 5×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Use of Aqueous Extract of Matcha Tea as an Antioxidant in Poultry Meat Storage

M Y Y Alheeti, W. I. Al-Jugifi, Hussein J. Alhadithi — IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of aqueous extract of matcha tea on the oxidation of fats, and some traits of poultry breast meat kept in cool storage. The study included six treatments: T1 control, T2 distilled water, T3…

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Kinetic of Forced Oxidation of Grape Seeds, Walnuts and Corn Germs Oils in the Presence of Antioxidants

Iurie Subotin, Raisa Druţă, Violina Popovici, et al. — Food and Nutrition Sciences

… oxidation process in the analysed systems were established. The progress of lipid oxidation was evaluated by measuring the peroxide value (PV) and conjugated dienes and trienes (CD, CT). A series of secondary products of the lipid …

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 9×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Effect of Geographic Regions on the Flavor Quality and Non-Volatile Compounds of Chinese Matcha.

Cui H, Zhao Y, Li H, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… coumarins, seven quinones, 44 nucleotides and derivatives, 14 glycerophospholipids, two glycolipids, 15 alcohols and amines, 140 benzenes and substituted derivatives, 38 terpenoids, 30 heterocyclic compounds, and 15 lipids. …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 6×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: A Review of Health-Promoting Properties and Potential Applications.

Sławińska P, Raczkowska E — Nutrients

… evaluating their effects on metabolic parameters such as glucose levels, lipid profile, body weight regulation, and gut microbiota composition. In addition, the potential influence of matcha-derived compounds on neurological …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×

How this library is built

Every record comes from three open scholarly indexes — PubMed, OpenAlex and Europe PMC — searched for the word “matcha.” Records are merged by DOI and PubMed ID so each study appears once. A paper is kept only if matcha appears in its title, abstract, author keywords or subject terms and the text is about tea or food, which filters out the surname Matcha, software called Matcha, and the Scandinavian verb “matcha” (to match).

Study type and topic tags are assigned automatically from each paper's own title, abstract and subject terms using fixed keyword rules — no guesses, and papers without an abstract are marked as unclassified. Automatic tagging is imperfect, so treat tags as a way to narrow a search, not as a verdict on a paper's quality. A study being listed here is not an endorsement of its findings.

Coverage: this is every indexed paper that names matcha, not every study of green tea or its compounds (those are far more numerous). Papers that mention matcha only in passing are hidden by default. Work that never uses the word “matcha,” and publications outside these indexes, are not included. The library was last rebuilt October 20, 2026.

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