An interesting animal study (pubmed link) from the Medical College of Georgia suggests that green tea may help prevent autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren’s Syndrome, a chronic disease in which white blood cells attack the moisture-producing glands that manufacture tears and saliva.
Researchers studied the salivary glands of two groups of animals, one consumed water and [...]
Filed under: antioxidants, science news, tea on April 25th, 2007 | No Comments »
The May issue of Prevention Magazine contains a wonderful recipe for Ginger Green Tea. Both ginger and green tea are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. However, the article points out that ginger is also a strong blood thinner, so be sure to talk to your doctor if you are taking medication such [...]
Filed under: recipes, tea on April 19th, 2007 | No Comments »
After rats ingested 150 uM of sulforaphane, mammary tissue was analyzed 30 minutes and 24 hours later for the presence of phase 2 enzyme induction activity. Findings confirmed results of past studies and show elevation of significant phase 2 enzymatic activity. Researchers followed this with a proof of principle study involving 8 healthy women [...]
Filed under: SGS, breast cancer, cancer, science news on April 13th, 2007 | No Comments »
Protective Effect of Sulforaphane against Dopaminergic Cell Death.
Han JM, Lee YJ, et al. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapy, Vol. 321(1):249-256, 2007.
Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder resulting from the loss of cells in a section of the brain called the substantia nigra . Those cells produce the neurotransmitter dopamine. Loss of dopamine [...]
Filed under: SGS, parkinson's disease, science news on April 12th, 2007 | No Comments »
