Green Tea Vs Cancer

The major antioxidant in green tea, EGCG, has 20 times more free-radical fighting power than vitamin E and 200 times more than vitamin C. It also inhibits chemicals that tumors need to grow and divide, as well as the COX-2 enzyme, which makes carcinogens more active in the body. Director of medical oncology at New York City´s Strang Cancer Prevention Center recommends those wanting an extra edge against developing cancer, drink at least 3 cups of green tea a day. He feels it´s best to NOT add milk if you want to get the most antioxidant benefit.