Abstract

A REVIEW OF THE ROLE OF GREEN TEA IN ANTIPHOTOAGING, STRSS RESISTANCE, NEUROPROTECTION, AUTOPHAGY

*Ms. Khushi Sunil Jadhav, Mr. Nilesh Uddhav Bachhav, Mr. Rohit Babasaheb Goyekar

Abstract

Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages world wide, and is available in various forms. Green tea is obtained from the plant camellia sinensis belonging to family the aceae. Green tea is richer in antioxidants compared to other form of tea. It was used to detoxify the body. Tea is composed of polyphenols, caffeine, minerals, and trace amounts of vitamins, amino acids and carbohydrates. Green tea have many therapeutic properties such as antimicrobial to curing various infection. The phytochemicals present in green tea are known to stimulate the central nervous system and overall health in humans. Skin aging is a complex process mediated by intrinsic factors such as senenscenes, along with extrinsic damage induce by external factors such as chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. Its ROS savenging activity makes it a potent stress mediator, as it can also regulate the stress induced by metal ions.

Keywords: Green tea; Photoaging; Neuroprotective; Autophagy; Polyphenols.