Green tea antioxidant may fight Alzheimer's
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An antioxidant found in green tea may protect the brain and fight the memory-robbing effects seen with plaque deposits in Alzheimer's disease.
A new study shows high doses of the green tea ingredient -- known as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) -- significantly reduced the formation of beta-amyloid proteins in the brains of mice that were altered to develop Alzheimer's disease. An abnormal buildup of beta-amyloid plaque in the brain is implicated in the nerve damage and memory loss seen in Alzheimer's disease.
EGCG is one of a group of antioxidants called flavonoids found in plants. They have been linked to a variety of health benefits seen in diets rich in fruits and vegetables, such as protecting against cancer or reducing the risk of heart disease. Read more: theglobeandmail.com
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