Green and Black Tea

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I am sure that you have all heard of the cancer preventative attributes of Tea,

and yes both Green and Black teas have antioxidants that can scavenge the body

for free radicals More specifically, teas in general contain what are called

polyphenols such as:

Green Tea – EGCG, EGC and EC (Catechins)

Black Tea – theaflavins and thearubigins

All have antioxidant activity!

Recent studies in cell culture and animals have shown that tea

polyphenols/catechins can – inhibit tumor cell growth – induce apoptosis

(Programmed Cell Death – cancer cells lose this necessary function) – protect

against UV damage – inhibit angiogenesis and tumor invasion – can also modulate

immune system funtion

Green Teas have also been shown to activate detoxification enzymes such as:

glutathione S-transferase and quinone reductase, (Layman's Terms – Cancer

Preventative)

So the next time someone invites you over for a cup of tea, join them. Green tea

does have more catechins than black tea, but the both are a good source of

polyphenols and both can help with our fight against cancer.

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/prevention/tea