Abstract Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a multifunctional cytokine with well-defined pro-and anti-
inflammatory properties. Although only small amounts in the picogram range can be …

Inflammation is an integral part of autoimmune diseases, which are caused by dysregulation
of the immune system. This dysregulation involves an imbalance between pro-inflammatory …

Background Alteration of the gut microbiota may contribute to the development of
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a major bioactive …

Some coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients develop acute pneumonia which can
result in a cytokine storm syndrome in response to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome …

Flavonoids are natural polyphenolic compounds which are included in a panoply of drugs
and used to treat and/or manage human ailments such as metabolic, cardiovascular …

A number of factors including inflammation and oxidative stress are believed to play a role in
the development of chronic joint diseases. Green tea has become a popular drink and is …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, debilitating illness characterized by painful swelling
of the joints, inflammation of the synovial lining of the joints, and damage to cartilage and …

Self-help by means of dietary interventions can help in management of various disorders
including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a debilitating autoimmune disease. Dietary interventions …

Catechins and their gallate esters are a class of polyphenolic compounds. The catechin
subclass known as flavan-3-ols have recently attracted much attention with regards to their …

OBJECTIVE: Green tea (Camellia sinensis) has shown to exert cardioprotective benefits in
observational studies. The objective of this clinical trial was to assess the effects of green tea …