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Tea can cut breast cancer risk in women under 50

by LotusFlower | January 22, 2009 at 09:11 am

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Tea has been associated with combating cancer, losing weight and many other health claims but this research seems to show a real link between drinking three or more cups of tea a day and the risk of getting breast cancer.

It specifically seems to have an effect on women under 50 with three cups reducing the chance of developing a tumour by a third.

The chances of developing a tumour dropped by around 37 per cent in women under 50 who drank tea at least three times daily.

But older women who drank a similar amount did not see any benefits, according to the study.

Researchers believe the anti-cancer properties of tea may have a more potent effect on the types of tumours that tend to grow in younger women.

A team of US researchers led by Dr Nagi Kumar at the Moffitt Cancer Centre in Tampa, Florida, studied 5,000 women aged between 20 and 74 who had been treated for breast cancer.

They compared medical histories and lifestyles with a similar group of women free of breast cancer.

The researchers also found even greater benefits when it came to "lobular" breast cancer, with tea reducing the risk by 66 per cent.

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generaldecay

at 10:05 on January 22nd, 2009

I am ALL about the tea. In fact, I'm having a lovely post-work cup of tea right now. :)

It's true that a cup of tea makes many things better. I'm sure as such it has medicinal purposes too!

Amy Judd

at 11:39 on January 22nd, 2009

Any tea? Or a specific kind of tea?

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at 13:13 on January 22nd, 2009

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heatheronhertravels

at 13:30 on January 22nd, 2009

This is coca tea which is used in South America to combat the effects of altitude sickness

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sweetmemorymakingmom

at 13:32 on January 22nd, 2009

I love tea. My mom would bring to us in bed when my siblings and I were sick! Who knew that it had health benefits beyond comfort for a cold. I drink tea almost everyday!

rstecher

at 13:47 on January 22nd, 2009

The custom in Mali is to welcome people with tea. Green tea is simmered together with mint leaves in a small teapot, and the resultant tea, with plenty of sugar added, is drunk from small glasses. Tea signifies welcome and friendship, and serves as a pleasurable pastime. It is an indispensable part of enjoying the company of family and friends. The considerable time required to make the tea is spent chatting and relaxing.

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hk_brianchan

at 19:20 on January 22nd, 2009

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Jiskah

at 04:42 on January 23rd, 2009

I made this shot before I heard of the news, but someone mailed me if I wanted to share it.
And of course I wanted to share this ^^

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Niso30

at 09:09 on January 23rd, 2009

I love tea. I'm so glad to hear of additional health benefits. I make tea cups, tea pots, tea bowls and iced tea tumblers from porcelain and stoneware. The picture I posted is one of a latest series of medium size tea tumblers.

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