June 7th, 2010 by admin

In the recent light of popular interest towards natural remedies and treatment options, many people have become aware of the potential use of green tea in stopping and reversing hair loss. This amazing product makes it way in more and more refreshing drinks and is said to bring a wide spectrum of benefits, starting with anti-oxidation effects to cancer development prevention and antibacterial action. The anti-oxidants contained in green tea also seem to be very beneficial for the scalp and the hair. Many specialists state that by incorporating green tea and products containing it into your regimen can help you with your hair loss problems. One of the most effective and beneficial antioxidant substances found in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Different studies undertaken by the Saitama Cancer Center Research Institute in Japan and Seoul National University College of Medicine report EGCG to stimulate hair growth that is otherwise affected by different circumstances. Moreover, the Japanese group of researchers has found that green tea also contains substances that prevent the formation of Tumor Necrosis Factor, a compound that is believed to be responsible for hair loss, arthritis and even cancer. The Korean group has applied EGCG to the hair follicles directly and the results were impressive: follicles treated with the substance have increased their growth rates and overall size. Read the rest of this entry »