Exploring the Anti-Cancer Properties of Green Tea

Can a simple green tea compete with the heavy-hitting treatment protocols of the pharmaceutical industry in the fight against cancer?
Exploring the Anti-Cancer Properties of Green Tea
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Green tea’s anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects are well-studied and could offer some peace of mind to anyone afraid of developing cancer or facing the trials of cancer treatment.
Decades of research have looked at green tea’s cancer-fighting prowess, including a study published in 2022 in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences that demonstrated that the catechins (phytochemicals) found in the leaves of green tea can prevent a variety of cancers.
Alexandra Roach
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Alexandra Roach is a board-certified holistic health practitioner, community herbalist, and master gardener. She studied sustainable food and farming and lives with her family on an off-grid permaculture homestead. Roach works as a journalist and author, and writes with a broad perspective on health, gardening, and lifestyle choices.
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