原征彦博士（茶研究・原事務所代表）・伊勢村護（静岡県立大学名誉教授）・富田勲（静岡県立大学名誉教授）ほか編。緑茶に含まれるカテキンが、ガン、肥満、動脈硬化、糖尿病などの疾患に効果があることを示す日本および海外の研究成果をまとめる。This book provides evidence to support the health-promoting components of green tea for human health. It explores the significance of green tea and its catechins represented by epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), demonstrating their beneficial effects on diseases including cancer, obesity, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, hepatitis, and neurodegenerative diseases. The present status of human studies and avenues for future research are discussed. It is written by a team of experts from across the globe and makes significant Japanese findings available to international researchers. It is an essential resource for researchers interested in the biochemistry and pharmacology of green tea, and functional foods and beverages.