White tea intake prevents prediabetes-induced metabolic dysfunctions in testis and epididymis preserving sperm quality

Prediabetes has been associated with alterations in male reproductive tract, especially in testis and epididymis. Moreover, in vitro studies described a promising action of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) against metabolic dysfunctions. Herein, we hypothesized that white tea (WTEA) ingestion by prediabetic animals could ameliorate the metabolic alterations induced by the disease in testicular and epididymal tissues, preserving sperm quality. WTEA infusion was prepared and its phytochemical profile was evaluated by 1H-NMR.
Source: The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry - Category: Biochemistry Authors: Source Type: research