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Efficacy of green tea in the prevention of cancers.  Jenna L. Sturgeon, Mary Williams, and Gwen van Servellen.  Nursing and Health Sciences (2009), 11, 436–446 

Abstract Understanding the literature about the efficacy of green tea consumption in preventing and slowing the progression of cancers is critical. A systematic review of the literature was conducted using an electronic search to identify studies from 2000 to 2008 in the following database: Alt HealthWatch, CINAHL,Medline, Health Source – Consumer Edition, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition,Web of Science (ISI), and the Cochrane Library. Although the evidence from this review suggested associations between green tea consumption and a decreased risk for some cancers, the findings were inconclusive. In selected cases, green tea was effective in slowing the progression of the earlier stages of cancer.However, contrary evidence is reported and the dose and duration of use is variable.Most evidence stems from self-reports.Research using more rigorous designs to investigate the efficacy of green tea in humans is needed.

“This article is a recent review of 34 articles about green tea and cancer prevention that met the strict criteria to qualify to be reviewed.  Basically the strong more credible studies were reviewed.  The findings are indicating that to get the benefits and desired outcomes you need a few things.  First is the right amount of green tea every day.  Second is the caffeine content must be minimal throughought the day and that people must be consistent in their daily consumption.  Finding something that’s easy, previously measured out and convenient are important.” – Josh Smith

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Beneficial Effects of Green Tea—A Review

Carmen Cabrera, PhD, Reyes Artacho, PhD, Rafael Gime´nez, PhD.   Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 25, No. 2, 79–99 (2006)

Tea is the most consumed drink in the world after water. Green tea is a ‘non-fermented’ tea, and contains more catechins, than black tea or oolong tea. Catechins are in vitro and in vivo strong antioxidants. In addition, its content of certain minerals and vitamins increases the antioxidant potential of this type of tea. Since ancient times, green tea has been considered by the traditional Chinese medicine as a healthful beverage. Recent human studies suggest that green tea may contribute to a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer, as well as to the promotion of oral health and other physiological functions such as anti-hypertensive effect, body weight control, antibacterial and antivirasic activity, solar ultraviolet protection, bone mineral density increase, anti-fibrotic properties, and neuroprotective power. Increasing interest in its health benefits has led to the inclusion of green tea in the group of beverages with functional properties. However, although all the evidence from research on green tea is very promising, future studies are necessary to fully understand its contributions to human health, and advise its regular consumption in Western diets, in which green tea consumption is nowadays limited and sporadic. 

“This article published a few years ago, is a must have reference for the health and wellness enthusiast as well as the green tea fan!  The benefits of regular green tea consmption range from improving factors underlying cholesterol to improving body weight regulation and fighting bad breath.  If you’re not currently in the habit of consuming the right amount and the right type of green tea, it’s time to start participating in the benefits!”   – Josh Smith

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A compound found in green tea could slow or even prevent the development of type 1 diabetes, new research in mice suggests.

Green tea contains several antioxidants that have been shown to curb inflammation, prevent cell death, and possibly even ward off cancer.

In the current study, Dr. Stephen D. Hsu of the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and colleagues tested the effects of green tea’s predominate antioxidant known as EGCG in laboratory mice with type 1 diabetes and Sjogren’s syndrome, which damages moisture-producing glands causing dry mouth and eyes.

They fed the mice plain water or water spiked with 0.2 percent EGCG.

EGCG, the investigators found, reduced the severity and delayed the onset of salivary gland damage associated with Sjogren’s syndrome — a condition with no known cure.

EGCG also dramatically slowed the development of type 1 diabetes in the rodents. At 16 weeks, they found, 25 percent of the mice given the green tea compound had developed diabetes, compared to 67 percent of the mice given water. At 22 weeks, 45 percent of the EGCG group had diabetes, while 78 percent of the control group did.

“Our study focused on Sjogren’s syndrome, so learning that EGCG also can prevent and delay insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes was a big surprise,” Hsu said in a statement.

Both type 1 diabetes and Sjogren’s syndrome are autoimmune diseases, which cause the body to attack itself.

Hsu and his team also found that the salivary gland cells that were under autoimmune attack were actually multiplying, but EGCG slowed this proliferation. Such rapid cell division has also been shown to occur in psoriasis.

The current study supports earlier research showing EGCG’s impact on helping prevent autoimmune disease, the researchers conclude.

Typically you don’t see Olympic athletes drinking green tea, but maybe you should. A recent Brazilian study shows that the antioxidants in green tea can offset the oxidative stress that comes from physical workouts. This means your body can recover more quickly from physical exercise and have less free-radical damage after a workout. From the article:

According to the results, consumption of green tea was associated with a 64 per cent reduction in the levels of lipid hydroperoxide after exercise, while blood levels of polyphenols were approximately 27 per cent high before and after exercise.

Moreover, post-exercise levels of glutathione, a protein that is important in protecting the body from oxidative (free radical) damage, were approximately 37 per cent higher in the green tea group.

“There is evidence that supplementation with antioxidants may decrease the oxidation of blood GSH after exercise,” stated the researchers. “Furthermore, our findings demonstrate that dietary strategies, such as daily GT intake, may also benefit the glutathione system of athletes by elevating blood GSH levels before and after effort.”

Consumption of green tea also provided pre-exercise benefits, with the pre-exercise FRAP value about 21 per cent higher compared with the control group.

“Consumption of green tea, a beverage rich in polyphenols, may offer protection against the oxidative damage caused by exercise, and dietary guidance for sports participants should be emphasised,” concluded the researchers.

Although this is heavy science-speak, it basically emphasizes the benefits of antioxidant intake, which is a key component of green and white teas. So if you exercise, try adding three cups a day of green tea to your diet and see what reaction you get.

It’s important to note that green tea is being promoted across the board as an extremely healthy drink. Earlier this week we noted a study showing smokers should drink green tea and today we’re pointing out that athletes should as well. The end of the article notes:

The analysts state that science is the reason for [green tea]’s growing popularity, and that it is generally accepted that green tea has a beneficial role in reducing Alzheimer’s, certain cancers, cardiovascular and oral health.

It seems green tea is beneficial for virtually the whole population (including you!). Why not try some Green Tea Hp today?