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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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94 studies match for “polyphenols”
Exploring the Health Benefits of Matcha: A Comprehensive Review
Aleksandra Korn, Justyna Jędrzejczyk, Olga Łopacińska, et al. — Journal of Education Health and SportIntroduction: Matcha, a finely powdered form of green tea, has recently gained global popularity due to its vibrant green color, distinctive taste, and versatile applications in various food products. Despite its promising nutritional…
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 1×Evaluation of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Efficacy Against Utero-Ovarian Injury in Rats.
E Megahd H, M S Gabal A — Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS… displayed that both teas contain active components including flavonoids, polyphenols and possess antioxidant activity. Drinking 1% H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> water significantly …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsMetabolism and weightCited 5×Analysis of Variations in Matcha Components Across Different Brands on the Tunisian Market
Authors not listed — Acta Scientifci Nutritional Health… •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 highest protein content (27,656 ± 0,134%), …
Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 1×Inhibition of urinary bladder tumors induced by N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)-nitrosamine in rats by green tea.
Sato D — International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological AssociationBackground: Recently, the anticarcinogenic effects of green tea have been studied in sites other than the urinary tract. The present study examined the inhibition by green tea of vesical tumors induced in rats by N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)…
Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerMetabolism and weightCited 44×From Green Tea Infusion to Matcha: Roles of Natural Polymer Matrices in Processing, Bioactive Compound Release, and Digestion
Mi Hyang Jang, Jun Yeol Park, Dae Ho Kim, et al. — 한국키틴키토산학회지… pectin, heterogeneous tea polysaccharides, proteins, and associated phenolic compounds. This natural polymer matrix regulates water penetration, swelling, diffusion, extraction, structural disruption, molecular interactions, …
ReviewGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityMetabolism and weightMatcha (Camellia sinensis): Bioactive Constituents, Pharmacological Activities, and Emerging Therapeutic Applications — A Comprehensive Review
Rohit Chavan*1, Rashmi Khairnar2, Pratiksha Aher2, Siddhi Avhad2 — Journal of Pharmaceutical SciencesMatcha is not simply green tea in powdered form. It is the entire leaf — steamed, dried, deveined, and stone-ground from shade-grown Camellia sinensis (Theaceae) — consumed whole rather than steeped and discarded. That distinction turns…
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureMatcha Green Tea in Sport: Effects on Metabolism, Physical Performance, and Recovery - A Narrative Review of Human and Animal Studies
Emilia Skrzypek, Jakub Łącki, Małgorzata Czechowska, et al. — Quality in Sport… form of Japanese green tea, rich in catechins, caffeine, theanine, and other polyphenols. These compounds may support cognitive function, reduce stress, influence gut microbiota, and improve exercise performance, making matcha a …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsMatcha versus Coffee: Comparative Effects on Cognitive Performance, Stress Response and Cardiometabolic Health in Physically Active Individuals – A Narrative Review
Aleksandra Wojtera, Szymon Bojanowski, Marcelina Skajewska, et al. — Quality in Sport… relevant to sustained cognitive engagement and regular exposure to tea-derived polyphenols.
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureMatcha intake enhances systemic oxidative stress resistance and activates detoxification pathways in Drosophila melanogaster.
Tsuda M — Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistryMatcha, a Japanese powdered green tea, enhances Drosophila resistance to oxidative stress. Transcriptome analysis shows activation of detoxification and antioxidant pathways, likely driven by caffeine-catechin synergy. Unlike green tea…
Other / not statedCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineMatcha 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… for its rich composition of catechin, theanine, caffeine, and fiber‐bound polyphenols, distinguishes itself with heightened bioavailability and promising potential in addressing obesity and metabolic disorders. Our comprehensive …
Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 2×Matcha Supplementation Attenuates High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet–Induced Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy by Reshaping the Gut Microbiota in Mice
Cody Moss, Gopal Lamichhane, Jong-Beom Jin, et al. — Current Developments in Nutrition… form of green tea, is rich in bioactive compounds, including L-theanine and polyphenols, that have been associated with beneficial effects on cardiometabolic and gut health. This study aimed to evaluate whether dietary matcha …
Animal studyMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenolsA Review of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) Quality: Genetic, Agronomic, and Physiological Determinants
Bagus Aradea, Aswin Hendry Atmoko — Prosiding Seminar Nasional Pembangunan dan Pendidikan Vokasi PertanianKualitas matcha superior sangat bergantung pada profil metabolit sekunder yang kompleks, sehingga diperlukan strategi terpadu antara genetik dan praktik agronomi. penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi literatur dan review artikel ilmiah…
ReviewMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineThe 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 المنزليThe present work aimed to investigate the effect of matcha and yerba mate tea aqueous extract on the oxidative stress status of obese rats. Thirty-five adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided randomly into 7 equal groups (n=5) as…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×Comparative Effects of Hand- and Machine-Whisked Matcha Preparation on Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities in Macrophage Cell Models
Kanitkul Netbute, Kritmongkhon Kamonsuwan, Akkarach Bumrungpert — Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science JournalMatcha is rich in antioxidants, which contribute to enhanced fat metabolism, anti-inflammatory activity, and immune system support. The key bioactive compounds found in matcha are flavonoids known as catechins, which possess potent…
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityMetabolism and weightMatcha Green Tea Promotes Training-induced Anabolic Response of Skeletal Muscle in Mice
Keisuke Fukuda, Koji Tategai, Momoko Aoki, et al. — Journal of Food ResearchMatcha green tea contains various bioactive compounds, such as catechins and dietary fibers. Daily consumption of matcha green tea enhances exercise-induced adaptations to skeletal muscle hypertrophy and strength in humans. However,…
Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeEffects of matcha supplementation on in vitro digestibility and sensory acceptance of soy milk
E Lie, Reggie Surya — IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science… lipase and a weak inhibitor of amylase which may be due to the presence of tea polyphenols. Addition of 2.4% and 1.2% matcha shows 79.176% and 45.702% lipase inhibition respectively. In contrast, trypsin and pancreatin activity is …
In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 1×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 foodMatcha, 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×Impact of Green Tea Consumption and Its Extracts on Fat Reduction and Weight Loss
Anita Ptak, Michał Szyc — Quality in SportIntroduction: Obesity and overweight are major health problems and challenges in the world today. It is the task of modern pharmacology, medicine and dietetics to search for new therapeutic methods to reduce body weight and body fat. Green…
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsUse 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 ScienceAbstract 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×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 SciencesThe present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the use of some antioxidants-α-tocopherol, n-octyl gallate, L-ascorbic acid 6-palmitate and matcha extract (green tea) as inhibitors of grape seeds, walnuts and corn germ oils…
Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 9×Effect of Matcha Tea on Fatty Liver in Experimental Rats
سارة علاء الدين محمد ربيع, سهام أحمد فراج, hend Mohamed, et al. — Ḥiwār Ǧanūb ǦanūbFatty liver disease is characterized by a progressive pattern of intrahepatic fat accumulation that can lead to hepatocellular lipotoxicity. This study aims to show the effect of matcha tea aqueous extract on fatty liver in male rats.…
Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalEffectiveness of Matcha Tea Extract on Immune Functions of Cyclophosphamide induced- immunosuppression Rats
Amr A. Rizk, Naeem Mohammed Rabeh, Esraa M. Abou Elias — مجلة الاقتصاد المنزلي… b wt, respectively. Results founded that Matcha tea has a higher content of phenolic acid, moderate contents of chlorogenic and caffeic acids while the quercetin was the lower content. Also, the obtained results revealed that …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsMatcha Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Inhibits Gamma Radiation-Induced Genotoxic Damage and Oxidative Stress Via Modulating P38 MAPK Pathway and ROS Generation in Murine Bone Marrow
Dina Mahmoud Lotfy, Dalia M. Mostafa, Eman F. S. Taha, et al. — Pharmaceutical Chemistry JournalAnimal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsTea for Sport and Fitness: A Scoping Review
Emma J. Derbyshire, Terri Bond, Jenkins G — Nutrition and Food Technology Open Access… beverage choice for those keeping active, providing a source of fluids and polyphenols. Older populations, those undertaking activities in colder climates, or for prolonged durations e.g., long-distance walking may benefit from …
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsHow 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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