Green tea catechins protect against sunburn inflammation
Summary This study examined the ability of green tea catechins (antioxidant natural compounds, GTC) to protect human skin against erythema (reddening of the skin due to inflammatory processes) induced by UV radiation (UVR). 16 healthy people were given low-dose GTC (540 mg) with vitamin C (50 mg) daily for 12 weeks. Subsequently, the participants were…