Tea and Your Health / Cancer Protection

"The risk of developing ovarian cancer can be reduced by drinking tea, a team of Swedish researchers says." according to a report from BBC News. The report states, "Karolinska Institute researchers found drinking at least two cups a day cut the risk by nearly 50%. Antioxidants in tea are thought to be the reason." Read more in the article, Tea 'reduces ovarian cancer risk' at the BBC News web site.

To read about the anti-cancer properties of black tea, look at this report from Reuters Health: "Scientists Identify Black Tea's Anti-Cancer Secret".

A recent analysis of 20 common green tea brands (including Celestial Seasonings) shows that you should be careful which brand you buy if you want the take advantage of the healthy properties of green tea: "Antioxidant Levels of Common Teas Vary Widely"

To read about the latest research showing evidence that green tea protects against certain cancers, visit the following sites:

Spanish and British scientists have discovered how green tea helps to prevent certain types of cancer: Scientists find how green tea fights cancer: Compound can prevent diseased cells from growing.

Esophageal Cancer

Research at Harvard Medical School indicates that Green tea could help stem rising rates of esophageal cancer. Read more...

Lung cancer:

"Topline on Tea" article from the Tea Council of the USA

Skin cancer, UVA-induced skin damage and melanoma:

"Two Cancer Studies: Tomatoes, Green Tea, and Cancer" from the Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University (P&S Journal: Fall 1997, Vol.17, No.3)

Stomach cancer and chronic gastritis:

A new study from Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University (OSU) suggests that the consumption of white and green tea provides as much protection against colon tumours as the well recognised, and effective, prescription drug sulindac. But of particular interest - the powerful combination of tea and drugs. Read this article for more information: Mine's a cuppa

"UCLA-led Study First to Show Green Tea Helps Prevent Chronic Gastritis" from the UCLA School of Public Health.

Other sites linking green tea and cancer protection:

"Unconventional Therapies - Green Tea" from the BC Cancer Agency.

"New Findings On Green Tea" from The Life Extension Foundation.

"Green tea could help fight cancer" from iCan.com.