6th February, 2008: Think Pink…Tea Intake Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Survival
Over one million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. In fact, the US and the Netherlands have among the highest incidences of breast cancer. In the US, the National Cancer Institute estimates that 13 percent of American women will develop breast cancer during their lives. Yet, there is good news…
Now, a new study, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, provides evidence that women with diets rich in flavonoids, a class of antioxidants found in tea, red wine, soybeans, fruit ant vegetables, lowered mortality among postmenopausal U.S. breast cancer patients. Interest in flavonoids is growing as research continues to support their cancer-fighting potential. Additional studies are underway to examine whether increased breast cancer survival associated with flavonoids applies to age groups.
Think pink and drink tea…
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