Lipid peroxidation is a process where free radicals destroy the lipids that make up the cell membranes of many tissues in the body, including those of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. A group of nutrients called anti-oxidants are thought by scientists to neutralize these free radicals, thereby slowing down the process of [...]
Inflammatory bowel disease is actually a general classification of several different diseases, the most common of which are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. What these disorders share in common is their tendency to cause extreme inflammation of the colon and intestinal tract. Multiple studies on inflammatory bowel disease have shown green tea to be effective [...]
Numerous reports in recent years have attested to the anti-arthritic power of a group of nutrients called “catechins” found in great quantities in green tea. In particular, the three studies discussed below seem to indicate that green tea could have a major part to play in helping prevent as well as ameliorate the symptoms of [...]
Although green tea has been a favorite topic of researchers looking into its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, very few studies have been conducted on its role in acne treatment. This is perhaps because its potential in treating more serious diseases has eclipsed the need for this type of research. However, the few studies that have [...]
A recent USDA study states that green tea may have extensive antibacterial properties. The study was compiled by USDA experts from several prior studies on the individual interactions between compounds in green tea and several disease causing bacteria. The results indicate that green tea has applications for health far beyond its often-cited cancer and heart [...]
A Swiss study conducted in 2004 suggests that consumption of green tea may have a hand in preventing colon cancer. In the study, hamsters were induced with colon cancer in two separate groups. One group, the control group, was given normal food. The other group was given food supplemented with green tea in varying amounts. [...]
Green tea has been the object of much interest recently in the scientific and nutritional communities. This is because green tea contains very high amounts of flavonoids. This group of nutrients is thought by researchers to prevent various diseases including heart disease, and cancer. Flavonoids are antioxidants. This means that they neutralize what are called [...]
Numerous reports have been published in the last ten years on the supposed anti-viral effects of green tea, and in particular, of EGCg, a powerful antioxidant which is the most prevalent compound found in green tea. The Flu A study performed in 2005, by researchers in South Korea, found that three different compounds found in high [...]
Several scientific studies have shown that green tea has strong anti-inflammatory effects, almost always associated with its most prevalent and powerful compound, EGCg, or “Epigallocatechin Gallate.” Although more research is still needed in this field, the initial studies on EGCg and inflammation are encouraging, and may have applications not only in anti-inflammatory medicine but in [...]
Exercise is a way of life for many people, but so is tiring quickly. In order to keep fit and healthy it’s essential that regular exercise is undertaken, but to prevent the dreaded burn out there’s a surprising little helper – green tea. Among the many other benefits of green tea, it can be used [...]