BBC News | HEALTH | Tea 'could help prevent cancer'

BBC News | HEALTH | Tea 'could help prevent cancer' ()

  „"But the protective effect of tea is far from proven, and more well-designed, large-scale human studies are needed." Bill Gorman, executive director of The Tea Council, said: "The findings from this study further add to the growing evidence demonstrating tea's potential role in reducing the risk of certain cancers. "It is good to see more human studies providing a direct link with tea polyphenols and positive health benefits. "The conclusions from these types of studies highlights yet another good reason for drinking tea." Results of the ongoing study were presented to the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research. See also: 30 Nov 01 | Health Breakfast key to cancer risk 24 Aug 01 | Health Lemon tea 'fights skin cancer' 14 Sep 98 | Health A curing cup of tea 08 Jul 99 | Health Tea prevents heart attacks 07 Jun 99 | Medical notes Cancer: What to eat to beat it Internet links: Cancer Research UK American Association for Cancer Research.The Tea Council The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Health stories now: Postcode lottery in GP services IVF mix-up heads for court Transplant first for cancer patient Costly wait with dementia symptoms Chicken checked for BSE New hope for Aids vaccine Campaign to end stigma of mental illness Parents to sue over epilepsy row Links to more Health stories are at the foot of the page.“

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