According to the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), osteoporosis is a health concern for 44 million Americans, 68% of whom are women. A team of Hong Kong researcher just published new evidence in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that green tea may help improve bone health.
They’ve discovered green tea contains a group of chemicals that can stimulate bone formation and help to slow down breakdown. This indicates that green tea may help in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Additionally, the scientists also found that that high concentrations of EGC blocked the activity of osteoclasts, a type of cell which weakens and can break down bones.
Their study also discusses the facts that that a host of previous research has linked green tea to beneficial effects in preventing cancer, heart disease, and other conditions.