Supplement

Fermented green tea (Cha-Koji)

Supplement.

How to take it

There is no established standard dose for this case; it is advisable to consult a professional.

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Immunomodulation / microbiota

improves (preliminary) Low small study (humans + mouse) (A)

A green tea fermented with Aspergillus (Cha-Koji) increased regulatory T cells and butyrate-producing bacteria in a small human study (28 days) and in mice. An interesting immunomodulatory signal but very preliminary and niche.

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In depth

Supplement · Highest evidence: Low · 1 finding

Findings

Immunomodulation / microbiota — improves (preliminary) (Low, small study (humans + mouse)). A green tea fermented with Aspergillus (Cha-Koji) increased regulatory T cells and butyrate-producing bacteria in a small human study (28 days) and in mice. An interesting immunomodulatory signal, but very preliminary and niche. 29499632

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