It has been proved that tea extract can resist nerve aging
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Last Update: 2012-01-13
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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The results show that EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) extracted from tea has a strong effect on delaying neuronal aging Professor Xie Dinghua et al Studied the oxidative damage of oxygen free radicals and the protective effect of EGCG on neurons by means of protein quantification and molecular biology He found that with the increase of the concentration of oxygen free radicals in the culture environment of nerve cells, the harmful proteins increased linearly, the energy supply of cells decreased significantly, and the death rate of nerve cells was 5-6 times higher than that of the normal group; while EGCG could significantly prevent free radical damage, improve cell vitality, improve energy metabolism, reduce cell death rate, and achieve the purpose of protecting nerve cells This is the first report at home and abroad on the anti-aging effect of EGCG The research has applied for a national patent and reached a cooperation agreement with an enterprise of Liuyang biological industrial park of the United Nations to invest in the development of functional food and new drugs.
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