EGCG: Green Tea Compound Against Breast Cancer
April 12, 2008 by Gloria Gamat
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
In a mice study, the green tea compound EGCG has been found to significantly inhibit breast cancer growth.
EGCG (epigallocatechin-3- gallate) is a known antioxidant — helps prevent the body’s cells from becoming damaged and prematurely aged.
Studies have suggested that the combination of green tea and EGCG may also be beneficial by providing protection against certain types of cancers, including breast cancer.
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Mississippi researchers now finds that consuming EGCG significantly inhibits breast tumor growth in female mice.
These results bring us one step closer to better understanding the disease and potentially new and naturally occurring therapies.
Hmmm…green tea! Don’t you just love it? 
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