Green Tea May Help Arthritis Sufferers
In a recent study, from the University of Michigan Health System, evidence shows that components in green tea may help prevent the formation of inflammatory molecules associated with joint damage in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. The study, presented on April 29 at the Experimental Biology 2007 in Washington, D.C., looks at a potent anti-inflammatory compound in green tea called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Researchers found that EGCG inhibited the production of several molecules in the immune system responsible for inflammation and joint destruction. The results of this study add to an ever-growing body of science linking the consumption of green tea to a wide range of health benefits. For more information, click here.
In a recent study, from the University of Michigan Health System, evidence shows that components in green tea may help prevent the formation of inflammatory molecules associated with joint damage in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. The study, presented on April 29 at the Experimental Biology 2007 in Washington, D.C., looks at a potent anti-inflammatory compound in green tea called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Researchers found that EGCG inhibited the production of several molecules in the immune system responsible for inflammation and joint destruction. The results of this study add to an ever-growing body of science linking the consumption of green tea to a wide range of health benefits. For more information, click here.