HEALTH BENEFIT
Prevention of Cancer
Green tea is the richest dietary source of
epigallocatechin-3-gallate, which comprises of its
total antioxidant powder. Antioxidant in green tea
may lower the risk of various type of cancer, which
appears to,
Breast Cancer: The analysis of observational studies
revealed that, who drank the most green tea had a 22
% lower risk of developing breast cancer, the most
common cancer in women.
Prostate Cancer: Man drinking green tea had a 48 %
lower risk of developing prostate cancer, which is
the most common cancer in men.
Colorectal Cancer: A study found that green tea
drinkers had a 57 % lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Esophageal Cancer: It can reduce the risk of
esophageal cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer: Green tea drinkers who drank the
most tea were less likely to develop pancreatic
cancer, particularly women.