Oh No, Say It Ain't So

OldGuy · 07-01-2005, 09:36 AM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8424430/

Green tea doesn't lower cancer risk
Studies supporting assertion are weak, FDA says

Updated: 9:06 p.m. ET June 30, 2005

WASHINGTON - Contrary to what some studies claim, green tea probably does not help prevent breast, prostate or any other type of cancer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday.

It said studies supporting the assertions are only weak.

"Two studies do not show that drinking green tea reduces the risk of breast cancer in women, but one weaker, more limited study suggests that drinking green tea may reduce this risk," the FDA said in a statement.

"Based on these studies, FDA concludes that it is highly unlikely that green tea reduces the risk of breast cancer."

Likewise, only one "weak and limited" study shows that drinking green tea can reduce the risk of prostate cancer, the FDA said.

"The FDA also concluded that existing evidence does not support qualified health claims for green tea consumption and a reduced risk of any other type of cancer," the agency said.

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I. Kay · 07-01-2005, 01:36 PM

Figures. Seems the number of test-proven harmful foods is never ending, and the helpful ones are very few and far between. EVERYTHING causes cancer, nothing prevents it.

Nonetheless, green tea does aid my digestion, and it does make me feel healthier over all.

OldGuy · 07-01-2005, 01:57 PM

It's this administration. They want us all to die.

I. Kay · 07-01-2005, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by OldGuy:
It's this administration. They want us all to die.

Hmmm... good point!

getgot211 · 07-05-2005, 01:05 AM

its the FDA, who cares?

CAchief · 07-05-2005, 01:35 AM

I heard that on the news the other day. Oh well, guess ill stick with my coffee.

Faraz421 · 07-05-2005, 01:58 AM

Theres only week studies showing it may reduce chances of cancer? Still speeds metabolism?
It doesn't harm us, im still going to drink it! whose with me!

The same FDA and other administrations of the sort are working on healthplans that are almost pointless. Ill stick to learning from you guys, and from what I've seen, green tea= good.