Treat Uterine Fibroid With Green Tea!

Uterine Fibroids: Overview and New Findings

Uterine Fibroids Overview:

• Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in the uterus.
• Composed of smooth muscle cells and connective tissue.
• Affect around 77% of women, typically by age 50.
• Symptoms include heavy uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, and infertility.
• Leading cause of hysterectomy.
• Treatment often involves removal of the uterus or fibroid tumors.

Recent Study on EGCG:

• Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG): A compound studied for its effects on fibroid growth.

• Study Findings:
  1. Cell Growth Reduction: Oral EGCG supplements decreased fibroid cell growth.
  2. Protein Expression Levels: 100 µmol/L EGCG treatment for 24 hours reduced fibronectin protein levels by 46% to 52% compared to untreated controls.
  3. Pathway Disruption: EGCG disrupted pathways related to fibroid cell growth, movement, signaling, and metabolism.
  4. CTGF Proteins: Up to 86% decrease in CTGF proteins compared to the control group.
  5. Extracellular Matrix Targeting: EGCG specifically targets pathways in the extracellular matrix related to fibroid growth.

Potential Benefits of EGCG:

• Natural Relief: EGCG supplements could naturally relieve symptoms and slow fibroid growth.
• Accessibility: EGCG is easily accessible.

Caution:

• Further studies are necessary.
• Consumers should avoid self-dosing with green tea supplements.

Source:-https://www.futurity.org/uterine-fibroids-green-tea-compound-2943192/