Theaflavins ameliorate obesity through enhanced antioxidant capacity, a suppressed hepatic BCAA degradation pathway, and gut microbiota modulation
Abstract
). Correlation analysis integrated these findings, revealing significant associations between the TF-induced microbial shifts, the ameliorated metabolic phenotypes, and the suppressed hepatic BCAA catabolism. Our study demonstrated that the alleviation of obesity by TFs was associated with multifaceted improvements, including enhanced antioxidant capacity, amelioration of dysregulated hepatic BCAA catabolism, and modulation of gut microbial homeostasis, highlighting their potential as a dietary intervention for metabolic diseases.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Gut microbiota and health
Tea Polyphenols and Effects
Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Food & Function
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 2521–2535
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN