Green Tea for Cancer Treatment

Studies showed that people who used to drink green tea are less likely to develop cancer. Green tea along with various herbal remedies can be used to deal with the side effects of chemotherapy.

green teaIncreased consumption of green tea helps to lower risk of stomach cancers. Antioxidants found in green tea can help to protect against cancer.

Researchers discovered that chemicals found in green tea helped to shut down a key molecule that plays a significant role in cancer development.

Aryl hydrocarbon (AH) is a molecule that has an ability to activate genes. Dioxin and tobacco smoke interrupt the functioning of these molecules and trigger harmful gene activity. Researchers found that the two chemicals in green tea have the ability to inhibit AH activity.

These chemicals are similar to flavonoids and are also found in cabbage, red wine, and broccoli which can also help to prevent cancer.

Drinking green tea is associated with 50% decreased risk of esophageal cancer in women. But, drinking burning hot fluids along with green tea can not promote you to get full benefits from green tea. Green tea causes death of breast cancer causing tumor cells.

Drinking green tea completely prevents the cancer development in colon, liver, breast and prostate cells. Green tea gives protective effect for tissues in the skin, lungs and digestive tract.

Regular usage of green tea is also associated with reduced risk of bladder, pancreatic and colon cancer.