A study on stress reduction of students by Matcha Part 2
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Stress
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000028529
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Shizuoka
- Brief Summary
The stress-reducing effect of matcha added to confectioneries is not clear. In animal experiment, the ratio of caffeine and epigallocatechin gallate to theanine and arginine (CE/TA) was a key indicator for the suppression of stress. The result of clinical study showed that matcha with a CE/TA ratio of 2 or less displays a stress-reducing effect, even if it is included in confectionery products.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 36
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Taking tranquilizer(s) Diagnosed as inadequate to participate in the study by a doctor Persons who are allergic to butter and wheat flour
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Alteration in salivary amylase activity in students during daily life at university and during pharmacy practice for 15 days.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Physical condition, Sleeping time, State-trait anxiety inventory (STAI test), replying to a questionnaire (subjective stress, achievement emotion)