Evidence supporting the use of: Green tea
For the body system: Dopamine
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) has been investigated for its potential effects on the dopaminergic system, primarily due to its content of polyphenols (notably epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG) and caffeine. Preclinical studies suggest that some components of green tea can modulate dopamine levels in the brain. For example, EGCG has been shown in animal models to inhibit the reuptake of dopamine, potentially increasing its availability in synaptic spaces. Caffeine, another constituent of green tea, is known to indirectly enhance dopaminergic activity by blocking adenosine receptors, which can lead to increased dopamine signaling.
However, the direct evidence in humans that green tea significantly supports or modulates dopamine levels is limited. The majority of data come from animal studies or in vitro experiments. Some human studies have observed that green tea consumption may improve mood and cognitive function, which could be partly attributed to effects on dopamine pathways, but causality and mechanisms remain unclear. Overall, while there is some scientific rationale and preliminary evidence, robust clinical evidence supporting green tea specifically for "dopamine body system" support in humans is lacking, warranting a low-to-moderate strength of evidence rating.
Other ingredients that support Dopamine
3,5-Dihydroxyphenyl acetateAcetyl L-carnitine
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
Agmatine
amino acids
aniracetam
ashwagandha
biopterin
brahmi
broad bean
bасора
caffeine
catecholamine
Celastrus
chocolate
citicoline
Convolvulus pluricaulis
Convolvulus prostratus
cowage seed
cytisine
D-phenylalanine
decarboxylase
dopamine
egg
fava bean
fungus
gastrodia
gastrodin
ginseng
Ginsenosides
green tea
Jatamansi
kanna
L-phenylalanine
L-theanine
l-tyrosine
macamides
magnesium
magnesium
paraxanthine
Phenylethylamine (PEA)
phosphatidylserine
phytocannabinoids
Polygala
polygala root
Rhodiola
robusta coffee
Rosarin
rosavins
Salidroside
Sarcosine
sceletium
Shankhpushpi
Teacrine
Tetrahydropalmatine
Trichilia catigua
Uridine
velvet bean
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin C
Withanolides
Other body systems supported by green tea
ArteriesBlood
Brain
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Dopamine
Gastrointestinal Tract
Glandular System
Heart
Hepatic System
Immune System
Intestinal System
Kidneys
Large Intestines (Colon)
Liver
Lungs
Lymphatics
Prostate
Respiratory System
Skin
Small Intestines
Spleen
Stomach
Urinary System
Products containing green tea
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Clean Energy
Nature's Sunshine CardioxLDL®
Nature's Sunshine Cortisol Formula (Nature's Cortisol Formula)
Nature's Sunshine Green Tea (Extract)
Nature's Sunshine MetaboMax Free
Nature's Sunshine MetaboMax Plus
Nature's Sunshine Perfect Eyes
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets Pouch
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets To-Go Packs
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens Pouch
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens To-Go
Nature's Sunshine Super ORAC
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Thai-Go Mangosteen Juice
Nature's Sunshine Ultra Therm
Nature's Sunshine Ultra Therm CF (DISCONTINUED)
Nature's Sunshine Ultrabiome DTX
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
