Green Tea and The Asian Paradox
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Green Tea and the "Asian Paradox"
The idea that green tea could cure cancer sparks significant skepticism. While it's unlikely to be a miracle cure, numerous studies suggest that drinking green tea throughout life may reduce the risk of cancer in later years.
A key piece of evidence supporting this theory is the "Asian Paradox." According to Yale researchers, despite high levels of cigarette smoking, Asia has lower cancer rates compared to Europe or America. This difference may be attributed to the consumption of large amounts of green tea in Asia, averaging over a liter daily.
Several studies reinforce this view. For instance, research comparing elderly Japanese green tea drinkers to non-drinkers found that the tea enthusiasts generally lived longer. Similarly, studies at Murcia University in Spain discovered that a compound in green tea, EGCG, resembles the cancer drug methotrexate, targeting cancer cells in a similar manner. This finding is promising, as methotrexate often has unpleasant side effects, and green tea could offer a gentler alternative.
However, there's a downside: excessive green tea consumption has been linked to cancer in lab rats, suggesting that overconsumption may be harmful, much like the effects of red wine. Overall, the research remains inconclusive. With limited interest from major pharmaceutical companies, studies are often conducted by underfunded universities. Hopefully, future research will delve deeper into the health benefits of green tea, providing clearer answers.
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