Yerba mate tea has been used in traditional medicine, and new research has shown that it contains active compounds that could fight cancer. A new study describes the activity of the isolated molecules, and their lethal effect on cancer cells in the laboratory. Could preventing colon cancer be as simple as developing a taste for… [Continue Reading]
Green Tea Compound Fights Hepatitis C Infection of Liver Cells in the Lab
December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A compound found in green tea can block the hepatitis C virus from infection liver cells in the lab, a new study reports. The substance, called epigallocatechin-3-gallate, researchers suggest, could be used as part of a strategy to prevent liver infection after liver transplants in patients. German researchers have determined that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)—a flavonoid found… [Continue Reading]
Green Tea Boosts Immune System By Increasing Immune Cell Number
June 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
One of the mechanisms behind green tea’s healthful effects on the body has been discovered. Immunology researchers have found that compounds found in green tea increase a specific type of immune cell in a mouse model. One of the beneficial compounds found in green tea has a powerful ability to increase the number of “regulatory… [Continue Reading]
Green Tea Polyphenols Help Protect Bone and Muscle Health in Women
April 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Green tea contains compounds called polyphenols, which new research show can help protect bone health and muscle strength in aging women. Consuming polyphenols isolated from green tea also reduced markers of oxidative stress, suggesting green tea may be useful for soothing inflammatory diseases. C.S. Lewis, the famous author and Oxford academic, once proclaimed “You can’t… [Continue Reading]
Herbal Tea Brings Important Health Benefits
March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new report issued recently highlights some of the benefits of drinking herbal tea. Among other benefits, infusions can have antimicrobial activity and soothing effects on the blood and vascular system. Those who enjoy the caffeinated lift that comes from drinking traditional coffees and teas may tend to overlook the benefits of drinking herbal infusions…. [Continue Reading]
Green Tea May Have Protective Effect Against Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cancer
January 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tea contains compounds that have been shown to protect cells from degeneration and cancer, but how the compounds function in the body after consuming and digesting the drink hasn’t been clear. Researchers have now shown that the digested tea compounds are actually more protective for cells than those you find in fresh tea, suggesting drinking… [Continue Reading]
The Role of Hibiscus Tea in Reducing High Blood Pressure
September 27, 2009 By 4 Comments
Hibiscus tea is made from the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower, which has been used in folk medicine as a diuretic and for the treatment of several other complaints, including high blood pressure, liver diseases and fever. The pharmacological actions of the Hibiscus sabdariffa extracts include strong in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity. Studies have shown… [Continue Reading]
The Health Benefits of Green Tea
April 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
According to an ancient Chinese legend, a Chinese emperor discovered tea when leaves from a wild tea bush fell into a pot of water he was boiling. Green tea originates from China, and is also now cultivated in India, Ceylon and Japan. It has recently become popular in Western countries where it has been more… [Continue Reading]