TY  -  JOUR
AU  -  Gao, Ziyao
AU  -  Yu, Guo
T1  -  Effects of green tea extract on exercise performance and fatigue under different exercise modalities: a scoping review
PY  -  2025
Y1  -  2025-07-01
DO  -  10.1728/4632.46424
JO  -  Medicina dello Sport
JA  -  Med Sport
VL  -  78
IS  -  3
SP  -  229
EP  -  238
PB  -  Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
SN  -  1827-1863
Y2  -  2026/04/04
UR  -  http://dx.doi.org/10.1728/4632.46424
N2  -  Summary. Objective. This study aims to investigate the effects of green tea extract (GTE) on athletic performance and fatigue recovery. The objective is to establish a theoretical foundation for developing strategies to enhance athletic performance. Methods. A systematic literature search was conducted using databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and CNKI for relevant research published from 2005 to the present.This article examines the effects of GTE supplementation on athletic performance by synthesizing relevant literature. Results. A total of 36 papers were included in this review. The results indicate that supplementation with GTE during regular exercise effectively enhances the activity and expression of endogenous antioxidant enzymes, thereby improving the body’s overall antioxidant capacity. Furthermore, GTE supplementation was found to enhance athletic performance. It mitigates oxidative stress induced by high-intensity exercise, which aids in improving physiological function and preventing muscular oxidative damage. Concurrently, it enhances lipid metabolism and fat breakdown during exercise, reduces hepatic glucose consumption, and delays the onset of fatigue. Conclusions. Supplementing with GTE during regular exercise effectively enhances the body’s antioxidant capacity and improves athletic fitness levels such as endurance. It reduces muscle damage and delays fatigue by mitigating oxidative stress and promoting lipid metabolism.
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