Compounds found in green tea may be able to stave off the cognitive deficits that occur with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a new study. In an animal model, rats given green tea extract performed significantly better on tests measuring brain and spatial skills after intermittent oxygen depletion. The authors say that green tea compounds "may represent a potential interventional strategy for patients" with sleep-disordered breathing.
Source: American Thoracic Society, May 15, 2008
