Applications of chitosan nanoparticles to enhance absorption and bioavailability of tea polyphenols: A review

Tea polyphenols find a wide range of applications in food, medical and pharmaceutical fields owing to their multi-health benefits including antioxidant and antibacterial activities, cancer prevention, anti-radiation and immune enhancement. However, the low absorption rate of tea polyphenols impedes their bioactivity in vivo. The low absorption and bioavailability have been attributed to their poor stability, passive diffusion, and active efflux...