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What is theabrownin extract?
theabrownin extract is from pu-erh tea or black tea, Thearubigin looks like brownness powder and is easily soluble in water. Theabrownin is an oxidized polymer of tea polyphenols, which are the main active ingredients in tea and mainly include catechins, flavonoids and phenolic acids. During the processing of black tea, tea polyphenols undergo oxidation and polymerization to form complex structural compounds, mainly including theaflavins and theaflavins. The chemical structure of theabrownins is very complex. They are polymerized by a variety of catechin compounds through enzymatic oxidation reactions. These polymerization reactions are mainly catalyzed by polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) in tea. The specific molecular structure of theabrownin is very complex, but research shows that it is mainly formed by monomeric compounds such as theaflavins, gallic acid, and theaflavins connected through carbon-carbon bonds, ether bonds, or ester bonds. Theabrownin has many potential health benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemia, and is widely used in health care products, food, pharmaceuticals and other industries.

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Our Lifeworth is professional supplier and manufacturer for theabrownin powder, our regular specification of theabrownin extract we supply is 90% 99%. Our theabrownin extract is mainly made from black tea and is a powdered product processed by modern extraction technology. Our product is 100 % pure natural theabrownin, currently our total annual production of theabrownin exceeds 1,000 tons. At the same time, we also supply green tea extract series products, green tea polyphenols 95% 98%, natural L-theanine, catechins, EGCG powder, instant green tea powder, instant black tea powder and other series of products, all of which comply with international standards such as USP BP EP , the total annual output of green tea extract products exceeds 3,000 tons, and the products have been exported to more than 50 countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Sweden, and the product quality is deeply trusted by customers from all over the world. We look forward to cooperating with you with high quality and good service. Welcome to contact us: sales@naturallifeworth.com.

The formation process of theabrownin
Theabrownin is mainly formed during the production process of black tea, which includes four main steps: withering, rolling, fermentation and drying. Fermentation is a key step. During this process, tea polyphenols undergo oxidation and polymerization reactions under the action of enzymes to form theaflavins and theabrownins.
Withering: Fresh leaves lose part of their moisture under appropriate temperature and humidity conditions, softening the leaves and facilitating subsequent processing. At this point, the enzymes in the cells come into contact with the substrate, but the oxidation reaction is slower.
Rolling: Destroying the leaf cell structure through mechanical action, releasing enzymes and polyphenols in the cells, increasing their contact opportunities, thus providing conditions for subsequent fermentation reactions.
Fermentation: This is the critical stage in the formation of theabrownin. Tea polyphenol oxidase catalyzes the oxidation of catechins to form theaflavins, which are further oxidized and polymerized to form theabrownins. Temperature, humidity and time during the fermentation process have an important impact on the production of theabrownin.
Drying: The use of heat to stop enzymatic reactions and fix the quality and flavor of black tea. During the drying process, the production of theabrownin basically ends, and the chemical reaction in the tea leaves becomes stable.

The influence of theabrownin on human health
In recent years, theabrownin has attracted much attention due to its various biological activities. Studies have shown that theabrownin has multiple potential health benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemia.
Antioxidant effect: theabrownin extract has strong antioxidant ability and can scavenge free radicals and protect cells from oxidative stress damage. Free radicals are the causative factors of many diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. The antioxidant effect of theabrownin helps prevent these diseases.
Anti-inflammatory effect: Theabrownin has anti-inflammatory activity and can inhibit the production and release of inflammatory factors, thereby reducing the inflammatory response. Inflammation is the common pathological basis of many chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, arthritis, etc. The anti-inflammatory effect of theabrownin helps prevent and treat these diseases.
Antibacterial and antiviral effects: Theabrownin has an inhibitory effect on a variety of pathogenic bacteria and viruses, and can destroy their cell structure or inhibit their proliferation, thus exerting an anti-infective effect. For example, theabrownin has a significant inhibitory effect on common pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, and also has certain antiviral activity against various viruses such as influenza virus and herpes virus.
Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects: Theabrownin can regulate blood sugar and blood lipid levels, helping to prevent and control diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Research has found that theabrownin can promote insulin secretion, increase glucose utilization, and inhibit fat synthesis, thereby achieving the effects of lowering blood sugar and blood lipids.
Anti-tumor effect: Theabrownin has certain anti-tumor activity and can inhibit the proliferation and metastasis of tumor cells. Studies have found that theabrownin can exert its anti-tumor effects through a variety of mechanisms, such as inducing apoptosis and inhibiting cell cycle progression.
Application of theabrownin
In addition to its application in the health field, theabrownin also shows broad application prospects in other fields.
Food industry: Theabrownin, as a natural pigment and antioxidant, can be used for food coloring and preservation. For example, adding theabrownin to beverages, candies, baked goods and other products can not only improve the color and flavor of the products, but also extend their shelf life.
Cosmetics industry: Theabrownin has good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can protect the skin from oxidative damage, reduce skin inflammation, and delay skin aging. Therefore, theabrownin is widely used in various skin care products and cosmetics, such as facial creams, lotions, facial masks, etc.
Agriculture and animal husbandry: Theabrownin has antibacterial and antiviral effects and can be used as a natural feed additive or pesticide to replace chemically synthesized antibiotics and pesticides, reducing environmental pollution and harm to the human body.
in conclusion
Theabrownin, as an important functional component in black tea, has multiple potential health benefits and wide application prospects. With the deepening of research on theabrownin, its chemical structure, formation mechanism and biological activity will be more comprehensively understood and applied. In the future, theabrownin is expected to play a greater role in food, medicine, cosmetics and other fields, making greater contributions to the improvement of human health and quality of life.
Reference:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-12896-x
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10094067/
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