| Green Tea Antioxidants Can Help To Protect DNA Against Damage |
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| Wednesday, 15 September 2010 21:13 |
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A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has confirmed that the antioxidant level in green tea can help to reduce DNA damage by as much as 20%. The human and in vitro studies, led by Professor Iris Benzie at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, found that the green tea polyphenols; epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate and epicatechin provided genoprotective effects that helped to extend the length of telomeres, the DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes. It is widely agreed that telemere length is one of the fundamental indicators of human longevity. The study took 18 healthy volunteers who were randomly given two cups of 1 percent green tea or water every day for 4 weeks. There then followed a six week washout period and blood and urine samples were collected before and after. Study of these fluids, using the formamidopyrimidine glycosylase (Fpg) analysis showed a 20% reduction in oxidative stress and DNA damage. For the in vitro study, the researchers pre-incubated human blood cells with green tea and then exposed them to the oxidising agent hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The results of this confirmed that the green tea polyphenols extended the telomere length by 20%, equating to 5 years in life. James Betz, founder and CEO of Biotivia, a world leading bioceutical firm said: "We have been studying the effects that the polyphenolic compounds in green tea have on the human biology for several years, and this latest study highlights our own research. We have been using green tea extract in our Bio Shape weight loss supplement and Acai Bio Edge to enhance the effectiveness of these supplements." Bio Shape represents a new and powerful multi-faceted approach to the complex and difficult challenge of weight loss. By attacking the two root causes of weight gain, appetite and metabolism, Bio Shape is able to help those people who must lose at least 15 pounds or more for serious health reasons. Bio Shape combines the six most effective and scientifically proven weight loss extracts into one product with a far higher potency and purity than any other supplement. Consisting of resveratrol, Fucoxanthin, Organic green tea, chromium, Garcinia cambogia and Gymnema sylvestre, this potent combination works synergistcally with the body to help suppress appetite and aid in weight loss. Betz continues: "If you are interested in increasing your daily energy level, or an aid to losing weight, Bio Shape could be of substantial value. It is specifically designed for use by those people who need to shed 15lbs or more. Bio Shape is most effective in combination with a program of reasonable physical exercise, and dietary restraint." To read more about Bio Shape then please visit Bio Shape. About Biotivia LLC Biotivia was established in 1992 in Vienna, Austria as a supplier of natural raw materials and botanicals to the supplement and functional food industries and to researchers and scientific institutions worldwide. The company evolved into one of the world's leading developers and suppliers of potent nutritional supplements and skin care therapies, with most of their products centered around the use of concentrated resveratrol and complementary botanical extracts. Biotivia presently has US offices in New York, Los Angeles, Kansas City and international offices in the UK, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Italy, Germany, Singapore, Xi'an, China and Mumbai, India. Beyond its strong consumer base, the company currently supplies researchers, physicians and scientists at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Georgetown, The Albert Einstein Medical Center, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the University of California. Transmax and Bioforte in particular are being explored by several major universities as a possible treatment for a variety of conditions that seriously impair the health and well being of millions of people around the world. Biotivia recently signed an agreement to supply Transmax to the University of Ferrara for use in three human clinical trials in Italy and Egypt on its possible use by Thalassemia sufferers. Biotivia's resveratrol products, Transmax and Bioforte, have been independently assessed by Consumer Labs, the leading American quality watchdog, and were deemed both 'most potent' and 'best value'. Most of Biotivia's other supplements have been certified Vegan by the American Vegetarian Association. Neither Bio Shape nor any Biotivia product has been shown to prevent any age related diseases. Bio Shape is not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure any disease. The statements herein have not been reviewed or approved by the US FDA. All Biotivia supplements are manufactured in state of the art FDA inspected pharmaceutical facilities in accordance with CGMP USP standards. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites |
