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Stomach Cancer and Green Tea Consumption by Woman

A new study found that Japanese women who regularly drink 5 or more cups daily appear about 20 percent less likely to develop stomach cancer. Their was no however perceived benefit for Japanese men. Read the full article by linking here.

Green Tea and your bones

According to a new study from researchers at Oregon State University and the University of Connecticut, green tea may weaken bones.

The study conducted on mice found that green tea consumption may change the bone microarchitecture and reduce bone size. Read more

What about Green Tea spray and sun exposure?

According to a new study being reported in the UK Daily Mail, a new Green Tea Spray may protect against skin cancer.

Scientists at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Ohio applied the spray to 10 volunteers before exposing them to UV light.  According to the article, researchers said that the "tea spray boosts the skin's in-built immune system and helps it fight off the sun's harmful effects".  

Spray made from White Tea is said to have the same benefits.

Read the full article by linking here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1197976/The-tea-spray-prevent-skin-cancer.html

Green Tea and Leukemia

A new study from the Mayo Clinic published on Thursday suggests that high doses of green tea may prove to be a life-saver for leukemia patients.  Read more here.

Can White Tea Aid in Weight Loss?

According to a new study, experts are saying if you drink 4 cups of white tea a day and don't change anything else about your diet, you can possibly lose 4-8 lbs a year. Watch the full report from NBC:

Study finds Green Tea acts as an appetite suppressant

According to an article from Natural Products Industry Insider, Green Tea and Capsaicin may act to decrease appetite.

They report that a study published in Clinical Nutrition found that

"Bioactive ingredients, such as capsaicin and green tea, may be helpful in reducing energy intake and might support weight loss periods by relatively sustaining satiety and suppressing hunger."

For more see the study by visiting this link.

Long Term Tea Storage May Diminish Health Benefits

According to a study out from the Institute of Food Technologists, long-term storage of commercial tea brands might diminish their health benefits.  Catechins, the elements that reseachers say yield beneficial health effects, may not remain stable during long-term storage in the solid state. For more on the study, follow this link. 

The full report can be read here: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/121589670/PDFSTART

Green Tea and Arthritis

Green tea helps fight arthritis: studies
Maple Ridge News

Green tea has a pale color and delicate taste but new studies show it apparently has the ability to bring down inflammation associated with two autoimmune disorders – rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren’s syndrome.

In one study, researchers took synovial cells from people with rheumatoid arthritis and divided them into two groups, treating one group with a green tea component thought to have anti-inflammatory properties. When they later exposed both sets of cells to an inflammatory chemical that plays a role in the joint damage of rheumatoid arthritis, they found the green tea-treated cells were able to thwart the chemical’s ability to cause joint damage. >>continue

Tea Health News: Two Cups a Day Cuts Risk of Dementia?

According to a recent study, people who drank two cups of tea a day cut their risk of dementia in half.

TWO CUPS OF TEA A DAY CUTS YOUR RISK OF DEMENTIA

By Victoria Fletcher

PEOPLE who drink two cups of tea a day halve their risk of dementia, according to research.

But a study found that coffee drinkers saw no reduction in their risk, suggesting that antioxidant compounds in black tea might be the key.

A number of studies have already linked black tea and green tea to health benefits ranging from preventing heart disease to reducing the risk of some cancers.  >>read full article

Green Tea Lowers Risk Of Heart Disease

Researchers Find Drinking Green Tea Boosts The Health Of Blood Vessels Within Minutes

(WebMD) Drinking green tea rapidly improves the health of the delicate cells lining the blood vessels and helps lower one's risk of heart disease.

Researchers writing in the latest issue of the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation have found that people who drink green tea have better blood vessel function just 30 minutes later. Specifically, green tea improves the function of endothelial cells. Endothelial cell dysfunction plays a key role in the development of clogged arteries, a process called atherosclerosis.

The finding adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests that powerful antioxidants in green tea called flavonoids may protect the heart. Other flavonoid-rich foods include red grapes, red wine, and dark chocolate. The study authors say their results are the first to show that green tea offers a short-term improvement in the health of arteries. Black tea has previously been linked to short- and long-term improvements in endothelial function. >>continue