Green Tea May Block HIV
A study released by medical experts at Germany's University of Heidelberg has found that a chemical found in green tea can inhibit sexual transmission of the virus which causes AIDS.
The study, which recommends using the compound in vaginal creams to supplement antiretrovirals, also concludes that the compound could be a low-cost arrow in the quiver of medical weapons to fight the spread of HIV in research-poor countries.
The researchers say the use of green tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in topical creams will provide a simple and affordable prevention method to guard against HIV transmission.
To read the article titled, “Green tea may block HIV – study,” click here.
The study, which recommends using the compound in vaginal creams to supplement antiretrovirals, also concludes that the compound could be a low-cost arrow in the quiver of medical weapons to fight the spread of HIV in research-poor countries.
The researchers say the use of green tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in topical creams will provide a simple and affordable prevention method to guard against HIV transmission.
To read the article titled, “Green tea may block HIV – study,” click here.
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