CHONGGING, CHINA – A study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food
Research indicates that green tea can enhance the cognitive function of
the brain.
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The researchers explained in their report that in previous research green tea has been associated with helping prevent cardiovascular diseases, but new evidence shows that it may also impact cellular mechanisms in the brain.
The research team focused on an organic chemical in green tea called EGCG, (epigallocatechin-3 gallate). The researchers focused their investigation on the hippocampus, the part of the brain which processes information from short-term to long-term memory.
Using mice, researchers found that EGCG boosts the production of neural progenitor cells. Then, they conducted experiments to determine if this increased cell production delivered additional memory or spatial learning.
The researchers concluded that the EGCG treated mice showed improved learning and memory and that the results revealed that EGCG enhances learning and memory by improving object recognition and spatial memory.
According to lead researcher, Professor Yun Bai:
"We have shown that the organic chemical EGCG acts directly to increase the production of neural progenitor cells, both in glass tests and in mice. This helps us to understand the potential for EGCG, and green tea which contains it, to help combat degenerative diseases and memory loss.
Read More
The researchers explained in their report that in previous research green tea has been associated with helping prevent cardiovascular diseases, but new evidence shows that it may also impact cellular mechanisms in the brain.
The research team focused on an organic chemical in green tea called EGCG, (epigallocatechin-3 gallate). The researchers focused their investigation on the hippocampus, the part of the brain which processes information from short-term to long-term memory.
Using mice, researchers found that EGCG boosts the production of neural progenitor cells. Then, they conducted experiments to determine if this increased cell production delivered additional memory or spatial learning.
The researchers concluded that the EGCG treated mice showed improved learning and memory and that the results revealed that EGCG enhances learning and memory by improving object recognition and spatial memory.
According to lead researcher, Professor Yun Bai:
"We have shown that the organic chemical EGCG acts directly to increase the production of neural progenitor cells, both in glass tests and in mice. This helps us to understand the potential for EGCG, and green tea which contains it, to help combat degenerative diseases and memory loss.
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