Green Tea Delays Prostate Cancer WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Green Tea Delays Prostate Cancer
A new study reveals that a chemical found in green tea may slow down the progression of prostate cancer. EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) is an extract from green tea that has antioxidant properties. This extract has been made into a capsule called Polyphenon E, which provides the equivalent of 3 cups of green tea.1
Fast Facts:
- Over 25 men between the ages of 41 to 72 were involved in this study.2
- Researchers are currently conducting a similar study with breast cancer patients.2
- This study appears in the journal Cancer Prevention Research.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Reuters: Green Tea Could Delay Prostate Cancer (June 19, 2009)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 ScienceDaily: Green Tea May Slow Prostate Cancer Progression (June 22, 2009)
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Redirects: Green tea delay prostate cancer, Prostate Cancer Delayed by Green Tea, Green Tea Slows Prostate Cancer
- Last update: Jun. 30, 2009
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