White tea may boost Body's antioxidant defenses, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT07344688

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested whether drinking white tea every day for two weeks could change antioxidant enzyme activity and other health markers in 19 healthy adults aged 20-35. Participants drank one cup of white tea daily and had blood tests and body measurements taken before and after. The goal was to see if white tea could safely boost the body's ability to fight free radicals.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

White tea infusion (Camellia sinensis)

What this could lead to

If results are positive, this could suggest that white tea supports the body's natural antioxidant defenses and may be a healthy beverage choice.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 19 people and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and any benefits seen could be due to chance or other factors.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Pharmacy, Padjadjaran University

    Sumedang, West Java, 45363, Indonesia