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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15 studies match for “"gut microbiota"”
Matcha shows promise for diabetes, obesity, and gut microbiota disorders. Studies suggest a significant link between gut microbiota, metabolites, and obesity. Thus, matcha may have a positive impact on obesity by modulating gut microbiota …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightL-theanine and caffeineCited 18×… accumulation, IR, and inflammatory responses, and help maintain a healthier gut microbiota, which may then ameliorate the development of NAFLD.
Animal studyMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeInflammation and immunityCited 1×… hypertrophy and whether these effects are related to alterations in the gut microbiota along the gut-heart axis.
Animal studyMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenolsBackground: Resistance training adaptively increases muscle strength and mass, contributing to athletic performance and health promotion. Dietary intervention with natural foods provides nutrients that help accelerate muscle adaptation to…
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeCited 23×Obesity induced by a high-fat diet (HFD) is an increasing global health problem, leading to many metabolic syndromes. As the emerging food additive rich in tea polyphenols, theanine, caffeine, and so on, matcha green tea has gained more…
Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 22×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×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×… (MPO) activity, and serum inflammatory cytokines. EM regulated the gut microbiota related to tryptophan intake and hormone metabolism. EM showed regulatory effect of intestinal tight junction (TJ) protein, inflammatory …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCancerCited 3×… with L-theanine/caffeine to enhance cognitive function, while modulating gut microbiota toward beneficial taxa like Coprococcus. Clinical and preclinical studies demonstrate cardiometabolic benefits including improved glycemic …
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureIntroduction: 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×… These compounds may support cognitive function, reduce stress, influence gut microbiota, and improve exercise performance, making matcha a promising beverage for active individuals. Aim. This narrative review aimed to summarize and …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsFast food is becoming increasing popular as a social phenomenon, and it usually contains high fat contents. Matcha is one versatile tea, and its application in food brings lots of new consumers. Herein, a high-fat diet containing matcha…
Animal studyMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 5×Matcha 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 microbiome… 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 function, systemic physiological processes and …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×… health, cognitive function, psychological stress, physical performance, gut microbiota and periodontal health, distinguishing human studies from experimental models. Materials and methods: PubMed-indexed peer-reviewed studies, …
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsEvery 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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