Drinking 2 cups of black or green tea daily may prevent ovarian cancer – a study from Sweden on 61,000 women confirms.
Researchers from the Karolinska Institute examined the habits and health of tens of thousands of women aged 40 to 76. Two-thirds of these women regularly consumed black or green tea.
The results indicated that, compared to non-tea drinkers, “the risk of developing ovarian cancer is reduced by 46% in those who drink at least 2 cups daily,” said the lead researcher Susanna Larsson. “For each additional cup of tea consumed, the risk decreases by 18%.” By the end of the study, over 300 women were diagnosed with ovarian cancer, the majority of whom did not have a daily tea-drinking habit.
Black and green teas are rich in natural polyphenol compounds that possess antioxidant properties, such as catechins, theaflavins, thearubigins, and flavanols. These compounds effectively prevent cellular mutations that can lead to cancer.
The research team found no connection between coffee consumption and the risk of ovarian cancer.
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