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Up to 40% of rare diseases show facial alterations that enable researchers to identify some pathologies and they can even help them to establish an early diagnosis.
Green Tea Supplements Affect Facial Development by Anjanee Sharma on March 4, 2021 at 3:35 PM Belgian and Spanish researchers have observed that the intake of green tea extracts can decrease facial dysmorphology in Down Syndrome children if taken during the first three years of life. A mice study confirmed that low doses could lead to positive effects, but high doses can disrupt facial and bone development. Down syndrome occurs due to an extra (third) copy of chromosome 21, resulting in overexpression of the genes in this region, leading to several physical and intellec...
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A new study led by Belgian and Spanish researchers published in Scientific Reports adds evidence about the potential benefits of green tea extracts in Down syndrome.
A new study led by Belgian and Spanish researchers adds evidence about the potential benefits of green tea extracts in Down syndrome. The researchers observed that the intake of those extracts can reduce facial dysmorphology in children with Down syndrome when taken during the first three years of life. Additional experimental research in mice confirmed the positive effects at low doses. However, they also found that high doses can disrupt facial and bone development.