Publications by authors named "Shigenori Noda"
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- Beta-cryptoxanthin (β-CRX), a powerful antioxidant found in Satsuma mandarins, was studied for its potential anti-stress effects in women.
- In a double-blind study with 23 female participants, those consuming β-CRX-rich orange juice showed lower levels of stress indicators compared to those on a placebo.
- The findings suggest β-CRX may effectively reduce stress, supported by prior results from a mouse study indicating dose-dependent stress relief.
Epidemiological and animal studies have demonstrated that ingestion of green tea enhances healthy life. However, caffeine in green tea can interfere with sleep. In this report, we examined the effect of green tea with lowered caffeine, low-caffeine green tea, on stress and sleep of the elderly.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCaffeine, one of the main components in green tea, can interfere with sleep and block the effect of theanine. Since theanine, the main amino acid in tea leaves, has significant anti-stress effects in animals and humans, we examined the effects of green tea with lowered caffeine content, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBeta-cryptoxanthin [β-CRX, (3R)-β, β-caroten-3-ol] is a provitamin A and a potent antioxidant that is abundant in Satsuma mandarin orange (Citrus unshiu MARC.), which is the most popular fruit in Japan. The anti-stress effect of β-CRX on humans was evaluated in fifth-year university students during both routine daily life at the university and at pharmacy practice.
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