Green Tea Compound Could Help Treat Down Syndrome
Faizan Hashmi Published November 06, 2017 | 08:35 PM
Drinking green tea may improve some of the intellectual capabilities in people with Down's syndrome, new research suggests
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 06th Nov, 2017 ) :Drinking green tea may improve some of the intellectual capabilities in people with Down's syndrome, new research suggests. The study found that epigallocatechin gallate - a compound present in green tea - has the potential to improve a range of different brain functions in those living with the syndrome when paired with cognitive stimulation activities.
This is the first time that a treatment has shown some efficacy in the improvement of some cognitive tasks in persons with this syndrome, lead author Dr Mara Dierssen said in a study published in The Lancet Neurology.
According to the World Health Organisation, Down's syndrome affects approximately one out of 1,000 people in the world and is the most common cause of genetic-origin intellectual disability.
Along with fellow study lead Dr Rafael de la Torre, Dr Dierssen and her team sought to investigate how the green tea compound could limit the affects of the additional chromosome.
They worked with 84 people with Down's syndrome aged between 16 and 34 for the year-long study. Half the study participants received cognitive training while taking a placebo pill, while the other half practiced the same exercises while receiving the green tea compound.
Those in the latter group showed score improvements in visual recognition memory, the ability to focus on tasks and adaptive behaviour (social and practical skills needed to live independently).
Recent Stories
Azam Khan likely to miss T20I series against Kiwis due to discomfort in right kn ..
Badar Shahbaz Warraich appointed as PM’s media coordinator
Finance Minister rules out rupee devaluation in talks with IMF
National team determined for good performance against New Zealand: Babar Azam
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 18 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 18 April 2024
Saka and Odegaard start for Arsenal, Guerreiro in Bayern midfield
Qatar PM says re-evaluating Israel-Hamas mediation role
Govt spokesperson terms allegations of PTI's Marwat against Saudi Arabia 'heinou ..
Minister appreciate UAE’s support for Pakistan economic challenges
Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League starting line-ups
MIGA's support Pakistan in attracting foreign investments: Federal Minister for ..
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Marriage hall,petrol pump fined
2 minutes ago -
Punjab Govt making all-out efforts to provide relief to citizens
2 minutes ago -
DC chairs meeting to review arrangements for by-polls
2 minutes ago -
Massive crackdown against drug mafia continues on orders of Sharjeel Memon
2 minutes ago -
Action against power pilferers ordered
12 minutes ago -
893,000 students appear in SSC exams in KP
13 minutes ago
-
13m paid to complainants on ombudsman Punjab orders
13 minutes ago -
Police arrest 13 lawbreakers
13 minutes ago -
Desilting of Nallah Bhed starts
23 minutes ago -
Progress reviewed on development initiatives in South Waziristan Lower
42 minutes ago -
PHC Bar Association calls PTI leader Mishaal on April 20
42 minutes ago -
DC Sukkur visits SRSO complex Sukkur
42 minutes ago