Green Tea Greatness!
Did you know… an antioxidant in green tea called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has been shown to have great anti-cancer properties.
Damage to the DNA (which carries our genetic material) in our cells can lead to the cells becoming cancerous.
A naturally occurring anti-cancer protein in our body however, called P53, has a number of anti-cancer functions. These include:
- DNA repair
- Stopping cell growth to allow DNA repair
- Initiating the destruction of cancerous cells if DNA can’t be repaired
And what EGCG is being shown to do is boost P53’s anti-cancer activity, and even increase levels of P53!
For more information from the study that has revealed the great anti-cancer properties of EGCG, click here
The information shared in this section is not intended to replace the advice of your medical practitioner. If you would like to make nutrition and lifestyle changes, please consult with The Green Doctor, and together we can work with your doctor to help optimise your health and well-being.
