A recent study appearing in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology stated that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) found in Green Tea can help to boost one's immune system, therefore helping to prevent HIV. University of Sheffield Research Professor Mike Williamson stated that, "Our research shows that drinking green tea could reduce the risk of becoming infected by HIV, and could also slow down the spread of HIV" however was quick to point out that, "It is not a cure, and nor is it a safe way to avoid infection, however, we suggest that it should be used in combination with conventional medicines to improve quality of life for those infected" as well as the fact that the research is in very early stages.
Black tea compounds, however, has been shown to be even more effective than EGCG, especially Theaflavins and Thearubigins, which bind to HIV's gp41, which unlike gp120, can't be shed easily by HIV. However, far less research has been conducted on black tea compounds as compared to green tea, probably related to reasons of profit. Theaflavins are not found in green tea, but are closely related to EGCG.
Black tea compounds, however, has been shown to be even more effective than EGCG, especially Theaflavins and Thearubigins, which bind to HIV's gp41, which unlike gp120, can't be shed easily by HIV. However, far less research has been conducted on black tea compounds as compared to green tea, probably related to reasons of profit. Theaflavins are not found in green tea, but are closely related to EGCG.
