GREEN TEA AND STOMACH CANCER

A major cause of stomach cancer stems from consumption of foods that contain N-nitroso compounds, a group of chemical substances containing one oxygen and one nitrogen atom. The best-known of the N-nitroso compounds are the nitrites, which are found in hot dogs and other types of smoked, cured meats. When mixed with gastric juice, nitrites can transform into nitrosamines, a particularly nasty kind of carcinogen that causes stomach cancer. Fortunately, green tea can help.  Many lab, animal and human studies have shown that green tea extract can block the transformation of N-nitroso compounds into nitrosamines.

Two other common causes of stomach cancer include chronic gastritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach) and infection by the H. pylori bacterium, which causes gastritis and ulcers. Again, green tea may be able to exert a protective effect  preventing or decreasing damage to the stomach lining that can precede the development of stomach cancer.

To learn more, click on some these key human, animal and lab studies:

KEY HUMAN STUDIES

1) Green Tea Extract Blocks Formation of Stomach Cancer Producer

2) Habitual Drinking of Green Tea Linked to 29% Lower Risk of Stomach Cancer

3) Green Tea Cuts Risk of Gastric Cancer by 40%

4) Vegetables, Fruits and Green Tea Significantly Lower Risk of Gastric Cancer

5) Green Tea Reduces Risk of Gastric Cancer in Women

6) Green Tea Protects Against Stomach Cancer and Chronic Gastritis
 

KEY ANIMAL STUDIES

1) Green Tea Polyphenols Reduce Number of Gastric Tumors

2) Green Tea Protects Mice Against Powerful Carcinogens

3) Green Tea Inhibits Cancers of Small Intestine, Stomach and Colon in Animals

EXPERT OPINION

1) Stomach and Prostate Cancer Risk Lowest Among Green Tea Drinkers

Nadine Taylor, M.S., R.D. presents GreenTeaLibrary.com, the most comprehensive collection of scientific information describing the many health benefits and properties of green tea.