Teapot Diversions--A News Journal of Everything Tea

Can Green Tea Cut the Risk of Heart Disease?

That is what one study is claiming.

According to researchers from the School of Medicine & Pharmacology at the University of Western Australia, drinking green or black tea can cut heart disease by 11 percent.

So how much do you need to drink?  According to several articles reporting on the research, two cups is necessary.  The reason? Two cups apparently contains enough flavonoids equal to five servings of vegetables.

Here is an article discussing the research and what it all means.

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.