Results of the study were presented to 29 – April at the conference “Experimental Biology 2007″ in Washington. The subject of study became anti properties component of green tea. Researchers found that epigallocatechine-3-gallat (EGCG) prevented production in the immune system molecules that are involved in the inflammatory process and harm the body in rheumatoid arthritis.

Furthermore, found that EGCG suppresses inflammation process in the connective tissue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

“Our study provides a promising step in the search for therapeutic treatment of damaged joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis”, – said Saladdin Ahmed, a leading specialist in the study. Ahmed, a researcher Division of Rheumatology at the University of Michigan, was asked to submit the results of a study at Experimental Biology conference, as Winner of Young Scientist Travel Award, established by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. The study also was published in the press release the American Society of Nutrition (American Society for Nutrition).

The scientists took cells that are called “synovial fibroblast”, the joints of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. They form the lining tissue surrounding the capsule joints. The cells were reproduced in the breeding environment and incubated together with a component of green tea.

Then fibroblasts have been processed by causing inflammation cytokines IL-1 β, protein the immune system, playing a central role in the destruction of joints in rheumatoid arthritis.

Researchers tested whether EGCG to block the impact of the two molecules, IL-6 and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), who is also actively involved in the erosion of bone joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

When raw EGCG cells were subjected to the impact of IL-1 β, at the molecular level changes that led to the production of molecules-destroyer bone. However, processed cells, as it turned out, managed to resist the emergence of such molecules. EGCG, moreover, was able to halt the production prostoglandina E2, hormone-like substances, causing susceptible to inflammation of joints.

Conductive ways of regulating the levels of these immune system molecules, in normal and rheumatoid situation well studied, and scientists managed to trace the effect EGCG.

Ahmed said that the study will help synthetically allocated from the EGCG molecule for therapeutic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Laboratory research is now occupied by blocking the role of EGCG in gene expression. Scientists plan to test EGCG on animals with rheumatoid arthritis. These tests will become a base for research on human beings.

The benefits of drinking green tea in our body are so remarkable that it is believed that the key to a longer life may be brewing in your cup!

Catechin suppresses the formation of plaque by cariogenic bacteria and also kills the bacteria themselves.It also kills other bacteria that cause bad breath. Green tea contains natural fluorine which helps prevent cavities.

Consuming agents that are effective antioxidants will slow the aging process. Green tea is rich in vitamin E, which works as antioxidant. Also, catechin in green tea is a very strong antioxidant.

High Blood Pressure: Tea lovers may be surprised to learn their beverage of choice touts yet another health benefit: blood pressure control. Drinking a half-cup of green or oolong tea per day reduced a person’s risk of high blood pressure by almost 50% in a new study. People who drank at least two and a half cups per day reduced their risk even more. Their risk was reduced even if they had risk factors for high blood pressure, such as high sodium intake.

There are four primary polyphenols in green tea and they are often collectively referred to as catechins. Powerful antioxidants, catechins have been shown in recent studies to fight viruses, slow aging, and have a beneficial effect on health. Clinical tests have shown that catechins destroy free radicals and have far-reaching positive effects on the entire body.

Green tea also contains high concentrations of catechin polyphenols particularly the said epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). These compounds work with other chemicals in the body to increase the levels of oxidation of fat and it raises one’s metabolic rate. As a result, the body burns fuels as fat and this will help in your weight loss program. Drink just a couple of cups of green tea a day and this will help to boost your immune system. Not only will it give you that energy boost but it will also give you more endurance to work out longer as part of your exercise program.

One of the best benefits of drinking green tea is its ability to fight bacteria. This gives your immune system a boost. It also helps kill bacteria that cause plaque and subsequent tooth decay. Green tea can help fight food poisoning, as well.