Immunomodulatory effects of egg white enzymatic hydrolysates containing immunodominant epitopes in a BALB/c mouse model of egg allergy.

Egg has ben documented as a rich source for the supply of biologically active peptides. This study characterizes the immunomodulatory effects of an egg white enzymatic hydrolysate (EWH) using a BALB/c mouse model of egg allergy. Mice were orally sensitized to egg white and subsequently gavaged with EWH.

Randomized controlled trial for an effect of green tea consumption on insulin resistance and inflammation markers.

To study the effects of the intake of green tea and polyphenols, which are a component of green tea, on insulin resistance and systemic inflammation, a randomized controlled trial was conducted on 66 patients aged 32-73 y (53 males and 13 females) with borderline diabetes or diabetes. Subjects in the intervention group were asked to take a packet of green tea extracts/powder containing 544 mg polyphenols (456 mg catechins) daily, which was a dose that could be taken without difficulty, and were asked to divide the green tea extracts/powder in a packet into 3 or 4 fractions dissolved in hot water everyday and to take a fraction after every meal or snack for 2 mo, in addition to daily food intake. The subjects in the control group were simply followed.