Green Tea Prevent Transmission of HIV Virus?
Green Tea
Ilona Hauber, PhD, researcher from the Heinrich-Pette Institute for Experimental Virology and Immunology, Hamburg-Germany says green tea and SEVI able to counteract against the HIV virus.
Hauber explained as published the National Academy of Sciences, SEVI is beta-amyloid fibril formed from prostate proteins in semen. Beta-amyloids are also found in people with neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
EGCG (molecules contained in green tea) is a compound that can fight the formation of beta-amyloid. Hence green tea leaves can be an alternative anti-HIV drugs affordable and effective in reducing the risk of HIV transmission.
The results of laboratory tests conducted by Hauber and his colleagues showed that one element capable of counteracting SEVI is EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate), the type of catechin largest amount in green tea leaves that have beneficial health effects as anti-tumor, anti – microbial and anti-allergic.
EGCG is a lot contained in green tea leaves, can reduce the risk of HIV transmission by blocking the risk semen carrying HIV virus. More good content of green tea is not harmful to the cells of the human body if consumed or used on a regular basis.
Vaginal gel Anti-HIV
One of the findings found to be ECGC allow vaginal lubrication. Can be used to protect women from the risk of contracting the HIV virus during sexual activity.
Like ordinary lubricant that does not cause irritation, but with additional functions for the active substance able to maintain vaginal acidity level remained stable and off the bad bacteria.
EGCG has a balanced acidity, so Hauber suggested to use it as an additional element of the vaginal gel anti-HIV. Because no side effects, enable ECGC to be used together with drugs anti-HIV.
