The Global Syndicator - green tea

Green tea compounds beat obstructive sleep apnea related brain deficits

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:13:50 +0000

Chemicals found in green tea may be able to stave off the cognitive deficits that occur with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a new study published in the second issue for May of the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Citrus juice, vitamin C give staying power to green tea antioxidants

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:17:55 +0000

To get more out of your next cup of tea, just add juice. A study found that citrus juices enable more of green tea’s unique antioxidants to remain after simulated digestion, making the pairing even healthier than previously thought.

Green tea boosts production of detox enzymes, rendering cancerous chemicals harmless

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 04:31:16 +0000

Concentrated chemicals derived from green tea dramatically boosted production of a group of key detoxification enzymes in people with low levels of these beneficial proteins, according to researchers at Arizona Cancer Center.

A natural compound found in fruits, cocoa and tea enhances memory in mice

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:03:24 +0000

A natural compound found in blueberries, tea, grapes, and cocoa enhances memory in mice, according to newly published research. This effect increased further when mice also exercised regularly. “Thi

Pomegranate Juice May Help Fight Lung Cancer

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:48:04 +0000

Researchers are adding to the list of cancer types for which pomegranates seem to halt growth. A recent study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison using a mouse model shows that consuming pomegran

Green tea and COX-2 inhibitors combine to slow growth of prostate cancer

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:21:14 +0000

Drinking a nice warm cup of green tea has long been touted for its healthful benefits, both real and anecdotal. But now researchers have found that a component of green tea, combined with low doses of a COX-2 inhibitor, could slow the spread of human prostate cancer.

Researchers warn milk eliminates cardiovascular health benefits of tea

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:43:17 +0000

Research published online today in the European Heart Journal has found that the protective effect that tea has on the cardiovascular system is totally wiped out by adding milk. Tests on volunteers showed that black tea significantly improves the ability of the arteries to relax and expand, but adding milk completely blunts the effect.

Green tea and the ‘Asian Paradox’

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 19:44:16 +0000

There is a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer in Asia where people smoke heavily, which may be accounted for by high consumption of tea, particularly green tea, according to a review article published by a Yale School of Medicine researcher.