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Matcha

Matcha is finely powdered green tea that contains caffeine, theanine and catechins. The whole leaf is consumed, not just an infusion.

Also listed as Organic Matcha Powder, Organic Matcha, Organic Matcha Extract, Matcha Powder

LongevityCognitionWeight ManagementEnergyGut Health

Does it protect cognition?

A 12-month trial randomized 99 older adults with subjective cognitive decline or mild cognitive impairment to 2 g matcha daily or placebo. The main cognitive and daily-function outcomes did not improve. A secondary emotion-perception measure favored matcha; the sleep result was not statistically conclusive. 1

MemoryMixed

The main outcomes were null despite a positive secondary signal. 1

Effects by health goal

Open an effect to see the studies behind its rating. Bars show the size of the effect; the letter grades the evidence.

Cognition2 effects

Mental EnergyCognitionModerateBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Focus And AttentionCognitionSmallBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Weight Management3 effects

MetabolismWeight ManagementSmallBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Weight lossWeight ManagementSmallBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Blood sugarWeight ManagementSmallBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Energy1 effect

Physical EnergyEnergySmallBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Gut Health1 effect

Gut healthSmallCNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Stress & Mood1 effect

Chronic StressStress & MoodSmallCNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Hair & Skin1 effect

Anti-aging SkinHair & SkinSmallCNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

All studies

3 publications are linked to Matcha, newest first.

The Effects of Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp) on Cellular Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2024Retrospecting the Antioxidant Activity of Japanese Matcha Green Tea–Lack of Enthusiasm?2021Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review2020

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