Is green tea healthy? New study suggests there might be something to it

We love green tea at Nordic Tea – primarily because of its pure, delicate taste and beautiful colour. But is green tea healthy?

For many years, there has been no definitive answer to that question. But now, a new study suggests that there might be some truth to it. Here, we summarise the new study, which you can read more about at
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New study links green tea to improved cancer survival

Green tea is said to have health benefits – for example, it is supposed to improve concentration and aid fat burning. But now, a large international study, in which Cancer Society Denmark participated, also shows a connection between green tea and increased survival from ovarian cancer.

According to the study, which analyzed data from nearly 6000 women with ovarian cancer, those who drink 1-2.5 cups of green tea daily before their diagnosis have a 16% greater chance of surviving the disease.

Antioxidants may have a beneficial effect on cancer

Green tea is rich in antioxidants, especially polyphenols such as catechins, where the compound EGCG is believed to have a beneficial effect on cancer. According to Allan Jensen from Cancer Society Denmark, EGCG can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and cause them to die, which can improve survival.

Animal studies have confirmed this effect, and there are indications that green tea may also help against other types of cancer, such as prostate cancer. However, further research is needed to confirm this.

Green tea can be healthy

The study mentioned found no correlation between cancer survival and the intake of black tea, herbal tea, or coffee. Allan Jensen from Cancer Society Denmark looks forward to more studies that can investigate the effect of green tea. He hopes that this will lead to a better understanding of how green tea can have a positive impact on cancer survival.

So, there seems to be some truth to it: Green tea can have health benefits.