Is green tea healthy?
A new study indicates that there may be something to the matter

We love green tea at Nordic Tea - primarily because of the tea's clean, 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 indicates that there may be something to the matter. Here we provide a summary of the new study, which you can read more about at
TV2 and Jylland-Posten .

New study links green tea with better cancer survival

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

According to the study, which analyzed data from nearly 6,000 women with ovarian cancer, those who drank 1-2.5 cups of green tea daily before their diagnosis had 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 substance EGCG is believed to have a beneficial effect on cancer. According to Allan Jensen from the Swedish Cancer Society, EGCG can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and cause them to die, which can improve survival.

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

Green tea can be healthy

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

So something suggests that there is something to the matter: green tea may have health benefits.

Health benefits of green tea - according to the Norwegian Cancer Society

Green tea contains antioxidants that can protect cells and reduce the risk of disease.
The combination of caffeine and L-theanine can improve concentration and memory.
Research indicates that green tea can increase metabolism and promote fat burning.
Regular intake may be associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Source: The Cancer Society

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