Green Tea May Protect Against Autoimmune Diseases
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer-fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases, new research suggests. Green teas inhibit the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can trigger an immune response, explained study author Stephen Hsu, an associate professor in the School of Dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. While the research is very preliminary, eventually green tea might help protect cells from being attacked by the autoantigens.