The antioxidant benefits of tea have been well-publicised and stand as an additional benefit to the daily refreshment it provides us! What is less frequently mentioned are the cancer-fighting qualities of tea. There is a growing body of research into this topic, and a belief that in the medical community that our daily drink may help to fight ovarian cancer.
In the past, animal research has indicated that the consumption of tea can inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer. However, as with all initial animal trials, the studies have been reported with caution. Now, investigators from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research further validate this theory with the results of their human trials. The team of researchers, led by Dr. Christina Nagle, reports that the antioxidants found in tea may be helpful in fighting human forms of cancer.
The research focused on 2,700 women, half of whom already suffered from ovarian cancer. Based on the results of interviews about their dietary habits, it was found that those drinking more than four cups of tea per day had a 30% reduced risk of ovarian cancer. The best news is that the definition of tea in this case includes black, green and herbal varieties, so you can continue to enjoy your favourite kind while assuring yourself of its positive wellness benefits.
Ovarian cancer is a big killer, with 21,550 new cases diagnosed, and 14,600 deaths in the USA in 2009. In Australia, around 1,200 diagnoses are made each year, and two-thirds of those women are expected to die from the disease. As with other cancers, late diagnoses mean that the disease will be difficult to fight, and this adversely impacts the survival rates. The benefits of drinking tea stand as evidence of the importance of dietary choices in fighting any form of cancer. As well as the regular consumption of tea, you should ensure the benefits of a whole food, vegetarian diet and fortify your wellbeing for the future.
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