Understanding the role of green tea and matcha consumption in cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes: Insights from a Saudi Arabian population

This study investigates the consumption patterns, health perceptions, and demographic correlates of green tea and matcha consumption in Saudi Arabia, focusing on their implications for cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes management. A survey was conducted among participants, focusing on dem...

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Main Authors: Faisal Alsenani, Nasser Alotaiq, Doni Dermawan, Nasr Eldin Elwali, Mohammed Z. Nasrullah, Rashed H. Almalki, Nahar T. Alfarsi, Alwaleed S. Almatrafi, Muhannad S. Alsulami
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Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
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author Faisal Alsenani
Nasser Alotaiq
Doni Dermawan
Nasr Eldin Elwali
Mohammed Z. Nasrullah
Rashed H. Almalki
Nahar T. Alfarsi
Alwaleed S. Almatrafi
Muhannad S. Alsulami
author_facet Faisal Alsenani
Nasser Alotaiq
Doni Dermawan
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Mohammed Z. Nasrullah
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Alwaleed S. Almatrafi
Muhannad S. Alsulami
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description This study investigates the consumption patterns, health perceptions, and demographic correlates of green tea and matcha consumption in Saudi Arabia, focusing on their implications for cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes management. A survey was conducted among participants, focusing on demographics, consumption patterns, health perceptions, and lifestyle habits. Statistical analysis, including regression modeling, was employed to explore the relationships between perception, health outcomes, frequency, and duration of consumption. Participants perceived green tea and matcha as beneficial for weight management, cardiovascular health, and, to a lesser extent, diabetes control. While these perceptions align with existing literature on the health benefits of polyphenols and caffeine found in green tea and matcha, there were notable disparities in consumption patterns, with many participants reporting infrequent consumption. This discrepancy between public perception and scientific evidence underscores the need for balanced health communication strategies. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of considering individual variations in response to these beverages, as evidenced by reported side effects like irregular heartbeats. Overall, this study contributes to understanding the role of green tea and matcha in promoting cardiovascular health, managing obesity, and potentially mitigating diabetes risk factors in the Saudi Arabian context.
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spelling doaj-art-97cd32fc90b04e319171bbe8f17eb0b12025-08-20T02:13:40ZengElsevierHuman Nutrition & Metabolism2666-14972025-06-014020030210.1016/j.hnm.2025.200302Understanding the role of green tea and matcha consumption in cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes: Insights from a Saudi Arabian populationFaisal Alsenani0Nasser Alotaiq1Doni Dermawan2Nasr Eldin Elwali3Mohammed Z. Nasrullah4Rashed H. Almalki5Nahar T. Alfarsi6Alwaleed S. Almatrafi7Muhannad S. Alsulami8Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author.Health Sciences Research Center (HSRC), Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), 13317, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaApplied Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-661, Warsaw, PolandDeanship of Scientific Research, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi ArabiaThis study investigates the consumption patterns, health perceptions, and demographic correlates of green tea and matcha consumption in Saudi Arabia, focusing on their implications for cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes management. A survey was conducted among participants, focusing on demographics, consumption patterns, health perceptions, and lifestyle habits. Statistical analysis, including regression modeling, was employed to explore the relationships between perception, health outcomes, frequency, and duration of consumption. Participants perceived green tea and matcha as beneficial for weight management, cardiovascular health, and, to a lesser extent, diabetes control. While these perceptions align with existing literature on the health benefits of polyphenols and caffeine found in green tea and matcha, there were notable disparities in consumption patterns, with many participants reporting infrequent consumption. This discrepancy between public perception and scientific evidence underscores the need for balanced health communication strategies. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of considering individual variations in response to these beverages, as evidenced by reported side effects like irregular heartbeats. Overall, this study contributes to understanding the role of green tea and matcha in promoting cardiovascular health, managing obesity, and potentially mitigating diabetes risk factors in the Saudi Arabian context.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666149725000052CardiovascularDiabetesGreen teaMatchaObesitySaudi Arabia
spellingShingle Faisal Alsenani
Nasser Alotaiq
Doni Dermawan
Nasr Eldin Elwali
Mohammed Z. Nasrullah
Rashed H. Almalki
Nahar T. Alfarsi
Alwaleed S. Almatrafi
Muhannad S. Alsulami
Understanding the role of green tea and matcha consumption in cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes: Insights from a Saudi Arabian population
Human Nutrition & Metabolism
Cardiovascular
Diabetes
Green tea
Matcha
Obesity
Saudi Arabia
title Understanding the role of green tea and matcha consumption in cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes: Insights from a Saudi Arabian population
title_full Understanding the role of green tea and matcha consumption in cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes: Insights from a Saudi Arabian population
title_fullStr Understanding the role of green tea and matcha consumption in cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes: Insights from a Saudi Arabian population
title_full_unstemmed Understanding the role of green tea and matcha consumption in cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes: Insights from a Saudi Arabian population
title_short Understanding the role of green tea and matcha consumption in cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes: Insights from a Saudi Arabian population
title_sort understanding the role of green tea and matcha consumption in cardiovascular health obesity and diabetes insights from a saudi arabian population
topic Cardiovascular
Diabetes
Green tea
Matcha
Obesity
Saudi Arabia
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666149725000052
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