#GreenTea For #Cancer Prevention

by Brian Chesterton

Investigation has revealed numerous benefits to ingesting green tea. In this article I will talk of the benefits of green tea in cancer treatment and prevention.

Cancer In General
Population based studies have discovered decreased rates of cancer in countries where green tea is regularly consumed. It cannot be proven that injesting tea is causing the decreased cancer rates, but it does indicate that it may play a role.

Breast Cancer
Animal studies have demonstrated some evidence that polyphenols in green tea slow or halt the division of breast cancer cells. A study of nearly 500 woman demonstrated that woman who drank the most tea had the lowest rates of breast cancer. Additionally, woman who consumed 5 or more cups per day before being diagnosed with early stage breast cancer were less liable to have a recurrence after treatment.

Colorectal Cancer
A Chinese study found that woman who consumed green tea on a regular basis had a 37% lower risk of developing colorectal cancer.

Lung Cancer
Cell and animal based studies have hinted that polyphenols may control the growth of lung cancer cells, and even cause cell death. Further human based investigation is needed.

Bladder Cancer
One study found that woman who were day-to-day tea drinkers had decreased rates of bladder cancer. A follow-up to the same study found that tea drinkers who developed cancer had a substantially better 5 year survival rate. A different study found that substances in green tea caused cancer cells to mature in closer formations, limiting the spread of cancer and making it easier to treat.

Ovarian Cancer
A study of ovarian cancer patients in China found that people who consumed the most green tea survived the longest. A different study in Sweden found that just small amounts of tea, a cup or less per day, decreased ovarian cancer risk.

Esophageal Cancer
Inquiry into green tea's effect on esophageal cancer have been mixed. A few have demonstrated benefit, and others have demonstrated higher risk of cancer with tea drinking. Consuming very hot beverages has been demonstrated to raise rates of mouth and esophageal cancer. The high tempurature can damage cells, and elevated cell damage raises the risk of cancer. It's recommended to let your tea cool down to a sensible tempurature before drinking.

Pancreatic Cancer
Population based studies have demonstrated a lower risk of pancreatic cancer in people who regularly drink green tea. This was especially true in woman, who had a 50% reduction in cancer rates. Men had a 37% decrease.

Prostate Cancer
Cell based studies have discovered that green tea extract prevents prostate cancer growth. Human based studies have discovered decreased cancer risk in individuals who drink tea on a regular basis. One study showed an 86% decrease in prostate cancer in men who consumed the most tea. Another found that EGCG, a polyhenol, lowered PSA levels. PSA is marker of prostate cancer risk.

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