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Green Tea Compounds, Reduce Damage of Rheumatoid Arthritis
An ingredient in green tea may benefit people with rheumatoid arthritis, suggests new research from the University of Michigan.
Green tea contains powerful anti-inflammatory compound, called epigallocatechin-3-gallate, or EGCG, that inhibits the production of several molecules that contribute to inflammation and joint damage in people with rheumatoid arthritis, the study found.
EGCG also suppresses inflammatory products in the connective tissue of people with rheumatoid arthritis, the researchers reported.