Green Tea May Be Arthritis Therapy
Tuesday, 15 May 2007 by admin
A new study from the University of Michigan Health System suggests that a compound in green tea may provide therapeutic benefits to people with rheumatoid arthritis.
The study, presented April 29 at the Experimental Biology 2007 in Washington, D.C., looks at a potent anti-inflammatory compound derived from green tea. Researchers found that the compound — called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) — inhibited the production of several molecules in the immune system that contribute to inflammation and joint damage in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
The compound from green tea also was found to suppress the inflammatory products in the connective tissue of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
“Our research is a very promising step in the search for therapies for the joint destruction experienced by people who have rheumatoid arthritis,” says Salah-uddin Ahmed, Ph.D., lead researcher on the study.
This research was supported by National Institutes of Health grants and Veteran Administration Medical Research Service funds to Koch.
No. 1 — May 27th, 2007 at 7:35 am
As a RA victim, I thank you for including this article in the Bigelow Blog. I just bought my first green tea with Jasmine and am enjoying a cup with breakfast.I thought I would learn move about the brand on the internet. I have always taken black tea, new to green tea. I like the website very much. Do you plan to include more medical benefit information coming in the future?
No. 2 — May 31st, 2007 at 6:21 am
Patricia,
Thanks for your comments and for noticing our website and blog!
We report and try to stay up to date on the latest studies on tea and wellness, and we will always provide you with the original source so you have the most information possible!
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Valorie for Bigelow Tea