BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA

Green tea is a popular beverage consumed worldwide. In recent years, it has

also gained popularity as a health drink. Green tea is derived from the leaves
of the Camellia silences plant and comes in several varieties. It can be
enjoyed hot, cold or even in powdered form, and it’s recognized for its high
antioxidant content and health benefits.

But how much green tea should you drink to achieve these benefits? And
could drinking too much be dangerous? This article dives into the research to
find out how much green tea you should drink.

Green tea is loaded with nutrients and plant compounds that can have
positive health effects. This includes potent antioxidants called catechism,
which may help protect against cancer.

Green tea may help lower the risk of several diseases. However, the optimal
amount to drink may depend on the disease.
 Oral cancer: In a large observational study, women who drank three to
four cups of green tea daily were the least likely to develop oral cancer
(17Trusted Source).

 Prostate cancer: A large observational study found that men who

drank five or more cups of green tea daily had a lower risk of developing
prostate cancer, compared to those who drank less than one cup per
day (18Trusted Source).

 Stomach cancer: Another large observational study showed a reduced

risk of stomach cancer in women who consumed five or more cups of
green tea per day (19Trusted Source).

 Breast cancer: Two observational studies showed reduced recurrences

of breast cancer in women who drank more than three cups of green tea
daily (20Trusted Source, 21Trusted Source).

 Pancreatic cancer: One observational study found that drinking five or

more cups of green tea per day was linked to a decreased risk of
pancreatic cancer (22Trusted Source).

 Diabetes: In a retrospective observational study, people who consumed

six or more cups of green tea daily had a 33% lower risk of developing
type 2 diabetes, compared to those who consumed less than one cup
per week (23Trusted Source).

 Heart disease: An analysis of nine studies found that people who

consumed one to three cups of green tea daily had a lower risk of heart
attack and stroke, compared to those who drank less than one cup
(24Trusted Source).

SUMMARY: The compounds in green tea can have powerful effects on

health, including a decreased risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease