Green Tea Protection Against Stomach Cancer

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Green Tea Protection Against Stomach Cancer

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Over the last few years, scientists have discovered compelling

evidence that green tea protects our bodies against many serious

diseases, including cancer. Though the research continues, it

seems that it's safe to conclude that adding green tea to your

diet is likely a great way to protect your health.

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Green Tea Protection Against Stomach Cancer

Copyright © 2006 Marcus Stout

GOLDEN MOON TEA

http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com

Over the last few years, scientists have discovered compelling

evidence that green tea protects our bodies against many serious

diseases, including cancer. Though the research continues, it

seems that it's safe to conclude that adding green tea to your

diet is likely a great way to protect your health.

One of the most serious cancers in our time is stomach cancer.

Though its incidence has declined in recent years, it is still

the second most common cancer in the world. In addition, chronic

gastritis is a common problem today, and many doctors believe

that those with chronic gastritis are more likely to develop

stomach cancer in the future.

In Yangzhong, China, researchers from the UCLA School of Public

health studied a total of 732 patients. 133 of these patients had

stomach cancer, 166 had chronic gastritis and 433 were healthy

and used for control purposes.

After adjusting the study for age and other factors like smoking,

heavy alcohol consumption and body mass index, the study

concluded that drinking green tea did, in fact, reduce your

overall risk of developing gastritis and stomach cancer.

This news is very exciting; particularly to those who are at high

risk for developing gastritis and stomach cancer.

Who should be concerned about developing stomach cancer?

As with any other disease, there are certain factors that make

you more susceptible to developing stomach cancer. Following are

risk factors for developing this type of cancer. You can better

assess your risk by seeing how many of these risk factors apply

to you.

Helicobacter pylori infection: This infection of the stomach is

fairly rare in the US, but can be found among many people in

other countries, including Eastern Europe. Many doctors believe

that long term infection with this bacteria is a major

contributor to development of stomach cancer. The infection

usually leads to chronic gastritis and makes changes to the

lining of the stomach, which can cause cancer.

Diet – Those who eat a large amount of smoked foods, salted fish

and meats and pickled vegetables have a higher risk of developing

stomach cancer. These products contain large amounts of nitrites,

which are believed to lead to cancer. On the other hand, if your

diet is rich with fresh fruits and vegetables, you can reduce

your risk of stomach cancer.

Tobacco and alcohol abuse: Your risk of developing stomach cancer

doubles if you smoke. In addition, it is believed that alcohol

abuse also contributes to stomach cancer, though this has not

been proven.

Obesity: Obesity increases your risk of developing stomach

cancer, particularly in the part of your stomach closest to your

esophagus.

Having Previous stomach surgery: Certain types of stomach

surgery, including surgery to remove part of the stomach for

treatment of ulcers or other diseases, increases the risk of

developing stomach cancer later on.

Having Type A Blood – Scientists don't really know why, but

people with Type A blood have a slightly higher risk of

developing stomach cancer.

History of Cancer in your family – If you have first degree

relatives who have had stomach cancer, colorectal cancer or

breast cancer, you have an increased risk of developing stomach

cancer. There are certain inherited genetic disorders that make

you more prone to certain cancers. If your family members have

had these other cancers, you may possess this genetic disorder.

Stomach polyps: Polyps are non-cancerous growths on the lining of

the stomach that can turn into cancer. One particular type of

polyps, called adenomas appear to increase your risk of

developing stomach cancer.

Geography: Stomach cancer is most common in Japan, China,

Southern and Eastern Europe, and South and Central America. It is

least common in Northern and Western Africa, South Central Asia,

and North America.

Epstein-Barr virus: This is the virus causes infectious

mononucleosis. Almost everyone is infected with the virus at some

time in their lives, and it has been linked to some forms of

lymphoma. But, it has been detected in 5-10% of people with

stomach cancer, too. It usually causes a slow growing, less

aggressive cancer. Doctors don't quite understand the

relationship between this virus and cancer.

Other Factors: Stomach cancer is more than twice as common in men

as it is in women, and is more common in Hispanics and African

Americans than in non-Hispanic whites. It is most common in

Asians and Pacific Islanders. It is also more common after the

age of 50, with a significant increase in incidence once you

reach your late 60's.

If you have more than three of these risk factors, you may need

to be concerned about the development of stomach cancer later in

life. Drinking green tea, along with a diet rich in fruits and

vegetables may be one of the most important things you can do to

protect your health.

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