How can green tea reduce pain?

Howard S. Smith

Pain Medicine

In a study presented at the Society of Critical Care Medicine, researchers found that green tea may help block the arthritis-inflammatory response. Green tea contains a type of polyphenol known as epigallocatechin-3-gallate, or EGCG that inhibits the expression of the interleukin-8 gene, which is a substance that signals the body’s white blood cells and other mediators to promote inflammation. Researchers theorize that “more may be better” when it comes to drinking green tea to help reduce pain and stiffness.

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Pain treatment varies depending on the severity of an injury or cause of the pain. Analgesics, or pain relievers, may be your first step. Over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen and aspirin can treat mild to moderate pain. Stronger pain medication may be prescribed after surgery or more severe injuries. For chronic pain that persists, your doctor can help determine the best course of treatment or give you a referral for a pain specialist. Learn more about treating pain with expert advice from Sharecare.

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