Green Tea's Ability to Slow Growth of Cancer Cells

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Green Tea's Ability to Slow Growth of Cancer Cells

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Nearly all of us are aware that green tea has gained attention

for research results showing that it can prevent, and possibly

even treat, cancer. Green tea has been shown in many studies to

have the ability to slow the growth of abnormal cells, and act as

a scavenger against them.

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Green Tea's Ability to Slow Growth of Cancer Cells

Copyright © 2007 Marcus Stout

Golden Moon Tea

http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com

Nearly all of us are aware that green tea has gained attention

for research results showing that it can prevent, and possibly

even treat, cancer. Green tea has been shown in many studies to

have the ability to slow the growth of abnormal cells, and act as

a scavenger against them.

While we don't have all the answers, it does seem clear that

tea's anti-oxidants are what make them so effective at

preventing cancer. Anti-oxidants are critical to the protection

of our health because they neutralize the free radicals created

by our body as it converts food to energy. Free radicals damage

cells and DNA and, over time, contribute to the development of

diseases like cancer.

But, anti-oxidants keep the free radicals in check, so that

they're not able to damage our bodies. Anti-oxidants are

abundant in many sources, including fruits, vegetables,

chocolate, red wine, coffee, tea and several vitamins.

However, one of the most potent anti-oxidants you can find is the

EGCG found in green tea. EGCG has been shown to be 100 times more

potent than other significant anti-oxidants such as vitamin C and

vitamin E.

EGCG is more abundant in green tea than black tea because of the

way that black tea is processed. Black tea is fermented, which

virtually rids it of EGCG. However, black tea does contain other

anti-oxidants, but these do not seem to be as effective at

preventing cancer.

EGCG and other anti-oxidants in green tea have been shown to have

significant ability to slow the growth of cancer cells. One study

showed that green tea prevented breast cancer from spreading in

patients who already had the disease. Another showed that breast

cancer patients who drank green tea had a significantly lower

risk of the recurrence of breast cancer than those who did not

drink green tea. In addition, studies have shown traditional

chemotherapy treatments to be more effective when administered

along with green tea.

With regard to prostate cancer, green tea consumption appears to

have the ability to act as a sort of scavenger against a

substance called Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). ROS are a form

of free radicals that cause prostate cell damage and that

especially contribute to the development of prostate cancer, when

produced in excess. But, the anti-oxidants contained in green

tea have the ability to get at these free radicals and eradicate

them, preventing them from developing into cancer cells.

Green tea has also been shown to be an effective preventer of

lung cancer. Green tea appears to cause apoptosis of abnormal

lung cells. Apoptosis is the orderly process of cell death. Cell

death due to apoptosis is good, because it is a process of

killing off damaged or unneeded cells. Green tea seems to help

the body rid itself of potentially harmful lung cells by inducing

the process of apoptosis.

Green tea also seems to help prevent lung cancer by inhibiting

the growth of the abnormal lung cells. So, green tea keeps the

cells from growing and spreading until the apoptosis can kills

the cells off. These two powers help to rid the body of abnormal

cells before they can replicate and cause a problem.

Other research has shown green tea to be effective at preventing

ovarian cancer, too. A study in Sweden reported that women who

consumed green tea showed a significantly lower risk of

developing ovarian cancer, and that the risk decreased as their

tea consumption increased.

And, green tea has been shown to prevent cancers of the digestive

system. One study concluded that the women who were regular tea

drinkers had a significantly lower risk of biliary tract cancer

and gallbladder cancer than those who did not drink green tea.

Green tea has even been shown to be effective at preventing and

treating skin cancer, when given orally, or even applied

topically. Topically applied green tea extract scavenges abnormal

skin cells, ridding the body of them before they can mutate into

cancer cells. Green tea also holds potential for preventing aging

and other skin problems when applied topically.

In short, it appears that green tea is powerful when it comes to

preventing abnormal cell growth, which can be an important tool

in preventing and treating many proliferative diseases, like

cancer.

So, as you can see, green tea's anti-oxidants hold a wealth of

power. They seem to be able to scavenge abnormal cells and

prevent the spread of cancerous cells. An interesting report

published by the UK Tea Council outlines the anti-oxidant

activity of green tea and how it appears to have a potent effect

on abnormal cell growth and spread.

Certainly, more research is required for us to fully understand

green tea's power. But, it seems fairly clear that green tea is

an important cancer preventer and health protector. And, adding

green tea to your diet is likely one of the simplest things you

can do to help protect your health.

Green tea is easy to find, delicious and available in a wide

range of forms and flavors. So, whether you like it hot or cold,

flavored or plain, get your dose of green tea. It's a refreshing

and delicious way to prevent cancer!

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Marcus Stout is the President of the Golden Moon Tea

Company. Golden Moon Tea carefully selects the finest

rare and orthodox teas, which are processed slowly

and handcrafted with extreme care. At their website,

you can learn more about their current tea offerings,

including their exceptional green tea

(http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea), white tea,

black tea (http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea),

oolong tea (also known as wu-long and wu long tea)

and chai. Visit http://www.goldenmoontea.com for

all details concerning the Golden Moon Tea Company's

fine line of teas.