A molecule in green tea called EGCG can prevent brain proteins from misfolding, researchers have reported, a finding that has major implications for research on Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have found that the compound prevents the formation of protein aggregates, that are thought to contribute to the neurodegenerative disease. Researchers at the University of Michigan have… [Continue Reading]
Green Tea Molecule Prevents Misfolding of Brain Proteins in Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
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Green Tea Helps Moderate Blood Sugar Spikes
November 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Researchers have shown that an antioxidant compound found in green tea may help dieters or diabetics manage fluctuations in their blood sugar levels. An ingredient in green tea that helps reduce blood sugar spikes in mice may lead to new diet strategies for people, according to Penn State food scientists. Mice fed an antioxidant found… [Continue Reading]
Compound in Green Tea Boosts Brain Cell Production
September 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Green tea is thought to boost cognitive function, and researchers have now discovered one positive effect that the beverage’s compounds have on the brain. One particular compound, called EGCG, when fed to mice, boosts the production of a certain type of cell that populates the learning and memory center of the brain. It has long… [Continue Reading]
Delivering Green Tea Compound To Tumors Reduces Cancer Growth
August 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Delivering a compound found in green tea directly to tumors causes them to shrink, a new study shows. Researchers have developed a method to trick cancer cells into taking up the compound, which caused the tumors to vanish or reduce their size. A compound found in green tea could be a weapon in treatments for… [Continue Reading]
Yerba Mate Tea Contains Compounds that Kill Cancer Cells
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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]