Rosmarinic Acid and T Cells.

[Ema]

I thought this article was interesting on rosmarinic acid and T cells and autoimmune disease.

I've taken rosmarinic acid before, but only short term during allergy season. I think I might give it another try!

The whole article is pretty interesting...

http://restorativemedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/13.-Rosmarinic_AutoimuneDisease.pdf

SUMMARY

Rosmarinic acid has been shown to selectively induce T cell apoptosis in aberrant lymphocytes, but not normal/quiescent T cells. Rosmarinic acid also reduces gamma interferon driven T cell responses and reduces interleukin production following T-cell stimulation. Furthermore, rosmarinic acid affects signal transduction inside T cells by affecting specific tyrosine kinase enzymes inside the cell.

By direct effects on T cells as well as other anti- inflammatory and antioxidant effects, rosmarinic acid may be a safe and valuable tool for reducing autoimmune inflammation. It may also be safe and advantageous to use in tandem with pharmaceutical treatment of autoimmune diseases.

 

[shannah]

Interesting ... what product did you use for this?

 

[Ema]

Interesting ... what product did you use for this?

I have had a few over the years...but they all seem to be discontinued now!

The most recent was Restorative Formulations but they no longer have the plain Rosmarinic Acid. It's now called T cell Balance. I actually think that looks pretty good though so I will probably get that one when my bottle runs out.

Life Extension used to make one as well but it seems to be DCd too. Weird.