Is Green Tea Beneficial for the Prostate?

Posted: Jan 11, 2009 | Comments: 0 | Views: 31 | Bookmark and Share

Studies concerning green tea and prostate cancer, as well as breast cancer, have been conclusive enough for the US FDA to approve a health claim stating that green tea may help reduce an individual’s risk of these types of cancer, providing that the claims are worded in such a way as to not mislead the consumer.  It takes a lot for the FDA to approve health claims for foods or dietary supplements. 



In most cases, you will see the statement; “these claims have not been evaluated by the FDA”.  First of all, the industry, whether it is the food industry or the supplement industry, must petition the FDA to make a qualified health claim.  In 1996, no health claims had been filed.  Two petitions have been filed since that time.  The one concerning a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease was denied, even though that was the first type of research that was conducted.



Japanese Paradox



It is believed that the catechins in green tea are responsible for what is referred to as the “Japanese Paradox”, which refers to a low incidence of heart disease despite a large number of smokers in the population.  Catechins are a kind of antioxidant.  In plants, they provide protection from UV rays, bacterial, viral or fungal infections.  In humans, they protect the cells of the body from oxidative stress, also known as free radical damage.



Green Tea Recommendations & Conclusions



In the studies concerning green tea and prostate cancer, researchers made these recommendations or came to these conclusions:
• Tea is a healthier beverage to drink than coffee
• Catechins inhibit cancer cell growth and induce death in cancer cells, but is more effective in the presence of testosterone
• Reduces the incidence of tumors in the urinary tract, but has no effect on DNA degeneration in the elderly
• A combination of antioxidants, including vitamin E, green tea extracts and isoflavones are encouraging strategies for combating prostate cancer



So, you get the most benefit from a combination of antioxidants, according to the studies concerning green tea and prostate cancer.  In addition, the presence of testosterone increases the effectiveness of these antioxidants.  There are natural testosterone boosters, like Tribulus Terrestris, which can be found in the better men’s specialty supplements that also contain the necessary antioxidants and ingredients that prevent DNA degeneration, the ultimate cause of cellular aging.



Other Plant Extracts



There are more studies concerning green tea and prostate cancer than there are concerning breast cancers, but other plant extracts, such as chaste-berry, have been shown to inhibit the growth of breast, ovarian, cervical and colon cancer-cells.  Some of the best women’s supplements contain a combination of nutrients and extracts that can help prevent chronic disease and possibly extend our life-spans.



To slow down DNA degeneration, we need antioxidants, including resveratrol, carnosine and other important nutrients.  Now that you know a little bit more about green tea and prostate cancer, you might want to learn more about the causes of aging and how to slow the whole thing down.  http://www.HealthyBodySupplements.com  -Margaret Bell

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