Research Study Finds Green Tea Has Potential to Reduce the Risk of Lung Tumors

(Newswire.net — December 7, 2016) Orlando, FL — Today, there is an increasing number of people who suffer from a range of medical conditions due to unhealthy diet and lifestyle. Smoking is one of the unhealthiest lifestyle choices that continues to place people in the risk of developing medical conditions, some of which may even be fatal.

A research study finds that green tea has the potential to reduce the risk of lung tumors. Cigarette smoking is a major culprit in the development of conditions that affect the lungs.

A Taiwanese researcher reveals that consumption of one or more cups of green tea every day may help reverse or fight the effects of smoking, particularly in the lungs. It was found that the potential positive effects of green tea are even greater among individuals who smoke and are not genetically predisposed to cancer.

I-Hsin Lin, a Master’s degree student at Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan, reveals that the antioxidants found in green tea have the potential to inhibit the growth of tumors. The findings of the research study were presented at the American Association of Cancer Research – International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer meeting in Coronado, CA.

In the study, the research team assessed the condition of 340 healthy participants as well as 170 people diagnosed with lung cancer. The participants were required to disclose the number of times they consumed green tea, their smoking habits, and other lifestyle factors.

The research team found that smoking and nonsmoking participants who did not drink green tea were five times more susceptible to lung cancer than those who consumed the beverage. Smokers, on the other hand, who did not drink the beverage were 13 times more likely to suffer from the life-threatening condition.

The researchers also found that green tea’s potentially protective effects were higher in the participants who did not have genetic markers for cancer. They were less likely to suffer from the condition by 66%.  On the other hand, individuals who were genetically predisposed to lung cancer were most likely to suffer from the condition.

While green tea is believed to have therapeutic and protective effects to smokers, experts recommend that cigarette smoking should still be avoided. It is one of the major preventive measures people can take to reduce their risk of the condition.

Green tea is a unique beverage that has been the subject of many scientific research studies. This drink can easily be prepared and is believed to be good for overall health.

There are also green tea extracts available that may be obtained through supplementation. There are supplements, such as resveratrol, which are believed to be a strong antioxidant, that contain green tea extracts.

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