29th November, 2006: Tea and Cancer
Research Shows Tea Reduces Risks
In recent animal studies, green and black teas have been associated with a reduced risk of skin cancer and a reduced number of tumors in the stomach and intestines. Epidemiological studies also suggest that a lifetime consumption of black tea is associated with a reduced risk of some cancers.
The Tea Association of the United States of America reports that promising preliminary studies have shown a correlation between tea consumption and the reduced risk of certain types of cancer, including breast, lung and skin cancers and cancer of the mouth.
Several in vitro studies describe possible mechanisms for the anticarcinogenic potential, including tea flavonoids’ ability to bind directly to carcinogens, to induce cell death and arrest, and to inhibit other actions believed to be involved in cancer risk. – TEAUSA.org
Tea is a healthful food that tastes delicious. To read more about ongoing cancer studies visit Tea and Cancer at TeaUSA.org
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