Tea Benefits

Green tea has been proved to prevent cancer. It contains a compound named EGCG which restrains the growth of cancer cells by binding with enzyme, called dihydrofolate reductase. Black tea is different from green tea. It contains less anticarcinogenic properties in cell. Does it also prevent cancer?

Black tea also prevent cancer

Black tea’s “powerful weapon” is a compound named theaflavin-3-monogallate (TF-2). It’s one of anti-cancer compounds family called polyphonols. According to research result of Dr. Kuang Yu Chen of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, TF-2 shows properties against colon cancer cells. It cause cancer cells to “commit suicide” in droves. So black tea also prevent cancer.

Which is better, black tea or green tea?

Black tea and green tea own their “private weapon” to protect against cancer. No evidences or experiments showed which is better. However, green tea’s anti cancer ability has been widely proved and accepted. So if you want to drink tea for preventing cancer, Leo suggest drinking green tea, while black tea is also useful:)