Polyphenols In Tea Leaves Known To Fight Cancer

by Gary Poole

The polyphenols are found in the camellia sinensis plants, which are crushed and then fermented into common teas, such as green tea, black tea and the oolong tea. Polyphenols have been studied and experimented on to evaluate its medicinal and other qualities.

It has been established that the antioxidants in polyphenols are about ten times more than the normal contents of fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants can be used effectively against cancer and other diseases. The ones found in the green and black teas are different than the antioxidants that are found in fruits and vegetables. The green and black teas contain flavonoids like catechines, which can protect cells from damage against chemicals. Tea is also able to neutralize toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke that we breathe in. Teas also have the ability to fight off diseases and allegedly can even repair damaged cells.

Tea can defend against other ailments like blood clot formations, high cholesterol and it can possibly delay the onset of diseases like diabetes. Polyphenols are also known for their aid in weight loss programs and in the defense against halitosis and dental problems.

They can also improve skin conditions and they are possibly linked to aiding in the delay of Parkinson symptoms. The benefits don't stop there, though. Tea is alleged to have a role in preventing or curing skin cancer, when lotion made from teas is used as sun block to prevent skin damage from ultraviolet rays. In addition, tea may be able to slow down the development of tumors, make the bones stronger, and toughen the immune system enabling it to fight off common diseases such as colds, flu and other infections.

With the results of these studies on the polyphenols, it's recommended that you drink about 8-10 cups of green or black tea daily in order to reap from their health benefits.

Teas have caffeine so take an equal amount of decaffeinated teas to neutralize the effects of caffeine. There are even assumptions that teas are better than water because of its polyphenol antioxidants content.

The difference between water and teas is that the latter has polyphenols that is proven to be extremely helpful in keeping the general body health. By adding these teas to your health regimen daily, you can increase your chances of a healthier lifestyle and decrease your chances for contracting diseases, ailments and some types of modern-day cancers. - 39969

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