The supposed health benefits of catechins have been studied extensively in humans and animal models, but there are no proven effects that apply to human health. Until 2013, neither the Food and Drug Administration nor the European Food Safety Authority had approved any health claim for catechins or approved any as pharmaceutical drugs. Moreover, several companies have been cautioned by the FDA over misleading health claims. . A recent Cochrane Review</ref> showed a significant reduction in blood pressure. An ongoing clinical trial, is currently investigating this further .
There has been extensive research into potential health benefits of flavan-3-ols, in particular regarding their effect on vascular function. Two recent systematic reviews suggest an overall beneficial effect on blood pressure and blood lipids. An ongoing clinical trial, the COSMOS is currently investigating this further. Until 2013, neither the Food and Drug Administration nor the European Food Safety Authority had approved any health claim for catechins or approved any as pharmaceutical drugs. Moreover, several companies have been cautioned by the FDA over misleading health claims. .
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There has been extensive research into potential
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catechins have been studied extensively in humans and animal models, but there are no proven effects that apply to human health.
flavan-3-ols, in particular regarding their effect on vascular function. Two recent systematic reviews suggest an overall beneficial effect on blood pressure and blood lipids. An ongoing clinical trial, the COSMOS is currently investigating this further.
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. A recent Cochrane Review</ref> showed a significant reduction in blood pressure. An ongoing clinical trial,
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is currently investigating this further