Green tea may ease rheumatoid arthritis pain
Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers may soon have a new non-drug option to help alleviate their joint pain. A recent study found that, in laboratory tests, an ingredient in green tea called EGCG blocked a protein that is known to cause inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. The test was carried out in the lab, not in people, so researchers caution the findings are preliminary and they can't yet recommend that arthritis sufferers run out and start drinking green tea. But they went on to say that, since green tea has many health benefits and no known side effects, it won't hurt if you want to try it and your doctor agrees.
Just how much green tea should you drink? One researcher recommended three to four servings a day. That's a lot of tea, but if it reduces your pain it just may be worth it.
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5-05-2007 @ 10:46AM
Hicks said...
I read bout this some time ago. i always like green tea esp teacuppa.com gunpowder. i drink them everyday. I will be drinking tea forever i guess. I kinda like the taste of it.
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5-05-2007 @ 10:50AM
Hicks said...
this is good news. I drink green tea everyday and love www.teacuppa.com spring dragonwell green tea.
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