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Green tea and red wine extracts interrupt Alzheimer's disease pathway in cells

Natural chemicals found in green tea and red wine may disrupt a key step of the Alzheimer's disease pathway, according to new research from the University of Leeds.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (11) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Drinking green tea with starchy food may help lower blood sugar spikes

An ingredient in green tea that helps reduce blood sugar spikes in mice may lead to new diet strategies for people, according to Penn State food scientists.

Health created Nov 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mechanisms of action for green tea extract in breast cancer prevention identified

An oral green tea extract, Polyphenon E, appears to inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor and hepatocyte growth factor, both of which promote tumor cell growth, migration and invasion.

Cancer created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Green tea helps mice keep off extra pounds

Green tea may slow down weight gain and serve as another tool in the fight against obesity, according to Penn State food scientists.

Health created Oct 04, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast