Answer to Question #312487 in Chemistry for Yuki

Question

Discuss the health property of tea in terms of inhibition of starch digestions. What chemical entities and enzymes are involved? What is the health benefit from such action?

Answer 1

Studies have found that some teas may help with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes; encourage weight loss; lower cholesterol; and bring about mental alertness. Tea also appears to have antimicrobial qualities.

Eight catechins, caffeine, theaflavine, gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, ellagic acid, and kaempferol-3-G are the main chemical compounds in tea.