Results for feed consumption by rats revealed that highest feed intake was recorded in group provided
control drink than other groups. However, non significant differences were noted among all groups for drink
consumption. Functional drinks resulted in significant reduction in body weight with maximum lowering noted in
trial-II and III i.e. 10.73 to 8.49% and 10.12 to 10.49%, respectively. Likewise, cholesterol and LDL were substantially
reduced with 14.42% decrease observed in trial-IV and 30.43% in trial-II, respectively. Furthermore, serum glucose
and insulin levels were also lowered significantly in the trial-III and IV while in trial-I and II differences were
non-significant. In contrast to lipid profile, experimental drink containing EGCG reduced the trait better than
catechins based functional drink.