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Article: Specific formulation of Camellia sinensis prevents cold and flu symptoms and enhances gammadelta T cell function: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.(Clinical report)
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- Alternative Medicine Review
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- December 1, 2007
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Specific formulation of Camellia sinensis prevents cold and flu symptoms and enhances gammadelta T cell function: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Rowe CA, Nantz MR Bukowski JF, Percival SS. J Am Coll Nutr 2007;26:445-452.
OBJECTIVE: Determine if a specific formulation of Camellia sinensis (CSF) can prevent illness and symptoms due to cold and flu, and enhance gammadelta T cell function METHODS: Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Subjects: Healthy adults 18-70 years old. Intervention: Proprietary formulation of Camellia sinensis (green tea) capsules, or a placebo, twice a day, for 3 months. Measures of Outcome: As ...