It is interesting that green tea may help protect against autoimmune disease according to Medical College of Georgia researchers. Researchers studied an animal model for type I diabetes and primary Sjogren’s Syndrome, which damages the glands that produce tears and saliva.
They found significantly less salivary gland damage in a group treated with green tea extract, suggesting a reduction of the Sjogren’s symptom commonly referred to as dry mouth. Dry mouth can also be caused by certain drugs, radiation and other diseases
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070419140910.htm
Posted on October 28th, 2007 by EGCG
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