Research
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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… warranted. The cardio-metabolic effects of matcha have only been studied in animals, but findings were more homogenous. Consuming matcha with a high-fat diet resulted in decreased weight gain velocity, food intake, improved serum …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 49×Theanine, a major amino acid in green tea, exhibits a stress-reducing effect in mice and humans. Matcha, which is essentially theanine-rich powdered green tea, is abundant in caffeine. Caffeine has a strong antagonistic effect against…
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 84×Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (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…
ReviewMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 5×Lately, matcha green tea has gained popularity as a beverage and food additive. It has proved to be effective in preventing obesity and related metabolic syndromes. However, the underlying mechanisms of its control effects against…
Animal studyMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 48×Matcha, a finely milled powdered green tea originating from Japan, is characterized by a unique cultivation method in which tea plants are shaded prior to harvest. This practice enhances the accumulation of chlorophyll, caffeine,…
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×Purpose: The primary objective of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the anti-inflammatory activity between Etoricoxib (ETO) and Matcha green tea (MG) in the context of acute kidney injury (AKI) induced by ionizing gamma…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 8×… 50 was calculated. Four groups of 24 Wistar rats each had an equal number of animals. The next step involved measuring the levels of oxidative stress markers in the rat splenic tissue. Additionally, the amounts of inflammatory protein …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 11×This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the bioactive compounds, health benefits, and production processes of two globally popular stimulant beverages: coffee and matcha. Both beverages are rich in bioactive compounds such as…
ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×Matcha tea powder is believed to have various physiological benefits; however, its detailed mechanism of action has been poorly understood. Here, we investigated whether the mental state of mice, due to social isolation stress, affects the…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 10×This study investigated the synergistic effects of nanoselenium foliar fertilization, cultivar, altitude, and light exposure on matcha quality and functionality. Among 16 different cultivation treatments, the best quality matcha was found…
Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 1×Matcha-tuna oil and matcha-maltodextrin-tuna oil emulsions (25% oil, dry basis), formulated to have protein: carbohydrate ratios of 1:1.1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4, were spray dried. Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed effective…
Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 31×Obesity is an increasingly severe global health problem, leading to chronic inflammation and metabolic disorders in both peripheral tissues and the central nervous system. Matcha is a powdered green tea, and it is very popular in recent…
Animal studyMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 30×Although the benefits of the consumption of green tea and its components, including catechins and theanine, regarding aging, memory impairment and age-related cognitive decline have been investigated in senescence-accelerated prone mice…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 10×This study was realized to determine the effects of whey protein isolate (5% w/v) based edible coatings (WPC) containing different concentrations (3, 6, 9% w/v) of acai powder extract (AE) and matcha extract (ME) on oxidative and microbial…
Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 33×This research demonstrates a green synthesis and subsequent functionalization process of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) utilizing matcha green tea extract as a sustainable reducing and functionalizing agent. UPLC-MS analysis revealed…
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunityCited 1×Objective: Gut microbiota plays a key role in metabolism and health in diabetes patients with gastrointestinal microbiota dysbiosis. Thus, regulating the ecological balance of gut microbiota may provide a pathway toward improvement for…
Animal studyMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 68×Japanese green teas, including matcha, sencha, and gyokuro, are derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis and contain bioactive compounds such as catechins, caffeine, and amino acids, notably theanine. However, the amounts and ratios of…
ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineBackground: 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×Novel of hematopoietic system and hepatic system under the usage of antioxidant plants such as chia seeds and matcha green tea were critical sites in this study which promoted by crucial health of New-Zealand white (NZW) rabbits as a model…
Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×ABSTRACT Studies have suggested that phytochemicals in green tea have systemic anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. However, the mechanisms behind these effects are poorly understood, possibly due to the differential metabolism…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 4×Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) is a common chronic liver disease and has become a critical global public health problem. Green tea is a popular drink worldwide and contains several bioactive compounds. Different green teas could…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 29×The concurrent use of herbal dietary supplements with prescription medications raises safety concerns due to the potential for clinically significant interactions. Matcha, a shade-grown green tea consumed as an ultra-fine powder, is rich…
Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methodsEthnopharmacological relevance: Matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis) based-supplements have been widely used since they present a greater content of phenolic compounds than traditional green tea, which is popularly used in the treatment of…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 14×Dairy-based functional beverages have been a growing segment as consumer demands for health foods have shifted focus from simply enhancing lifespan to protecting health. Green tea is often limited in use because of poor bioavailability and…
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 45×Hepatic coccidiosis severely affects rabbits and causes substantial economic losses worldwide. Recently, natural products have gained attention as safer alternatives to conventional anticoccidials owing to their minimal side effects and…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 1×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).
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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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