Tea Drinking May Lower Skin Cancer Risk
In a recent case-control study researchers concluded that tea consumption may lower the risk of two common skin cancers. The study, involving nearly 2,200 adults, found that tea drinkers had a lower risk of developing squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma. The findings support the theory that antioxidants from tea may limit the damage UV radiation has on the skin. In particular, the tea antioxidant EGCG has been shown to reduce burning on UV- exposed skin. More research is needed to confirm the findings of the study. For more information go to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 56, May 2007. Click here for more information.
In a recent case-control study researchers concluded that tea consumption may lower the risk of two common skin cancers. The study, involving nearly 2,200 adults, found that tea drinkers had a lower risk of developing squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma. The findings support the theory that antioxidants from tea may limit the damage UV radiation has on the skin. In particular, the tea antioxidant EGCG has been shown to reduce burning on UV- exposed skin. More research is needed to confirm the findings of the study. For more information go to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 56, May 2007. Click here for more information.