2025Journal article

Matcha Green Tea on Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis (P8-3.015)

Anderson Silva Corin, Gabriel da Silva Semione, Isabela Zampirolli Leal, Lídia Cheidde, Karlos Daniell dos Santos, Luiz Guilherme Silva Almeida, Matheus Mendonça Pereira

Neurology

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Abstract

This systematic review and comparative meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effects of matcha tea (green tea) consumption on cognitive function, assessing both immediate cognitive improvements and long-term cognitive benefits.

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Study type

Systematic review / meta-analysis

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Topics

Cognition, mood and stress Market, culture and sustainability

Matcha is a main subject here (named in the title).

Keywords and subject terms

matcha green tea cognitive function tea consumption cognitive enhancement

Cite this study

Anderson Silva Corin, Gabriel da Silva Semione, Isabela Zampirolli Leal, Lídia Cheidde, Karlos Daniell dos Santos, Luiz Guilherme Silva Almeida, Matheus Mendonça Pereira. (2025). Matcha Green Tea on Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis (P8-3.015). Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000211496

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000211496

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