Saving Your Skinâ€"With Green Tea

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Saving Your Skin†& quot;With Green Tea

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Green tea has become the miracle drink of recent years. It is

mentioned as a cure for everything from stomach trouble to

fatigue, from rheumatoid arthritis to tooth decay. People in the

Far East have been turning to green tea for various ailments for

centuries, so it isn’t surprising that the beverage has become

a popular remedy worldwide.

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Saving Your Skin†& quot;With Green Tea

Copyright © 2006 Marcus Stout

Golden Moon Tea

http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com

Green tea has become the miracle drink of recent years. It is

mentioned as a cure for everything from stomach trouble to

fatigue, from rheumatoid arthritis to tooth decay. People in the

Far East have been turning to green tea for various ailments for

centuries, so it isn " t surprising that the beverage has

become a popular remedy worldwide.

Perhaps the most interesting claim of fans of green tea is that

it can be beneficial in the war against cancer. A 1994 study

published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute showed

that green tea lessened the risk of cancer of the esophagus in

Chinese subjects by close to 60 percent. In addition, a study at

the University of Purdue found that, because of its chemical

makeup, green tea can also reduce the growth of cancer cells.

Green Tea " s Effects " " More Than Skin-Deep

There is also evidence that green tea can be beneficial for your

skin. In an article on " Green Tea and Skin " published in the

Archives of Dermatology in the year 2000, Santosh K. Katiyar,

Nihal Ahmad, and Hasan Mukhtar discussed how green tea could be

effective in fighting skin cancer. Because of its composition,

green tea can prevent inflammation and cancer in the skin.

Still, you might be wondering how this is possible. In the data

examined by Katiyar, Ahmad, and Mukhtar, the polyphenolic

compounds in green tea were tested and found to provide

protection against cancer in mouse skin. In addition, some

successful experiments were conducted on human skin in the lab.

The analysis conducted by the author " s shows that green tea

polyphenols have cancer-fighting properties.

As a result, it appears that green tea could be used successfully

in skin products to treat various skin disorders, which could

help immensely in the battle against skin cancer. As Mukhtar

stated, " Of all the antioxidants known to mankind, the components

of green tea are the most potent. " Still, the authors caution

that additional study is needed to fully explore the

cancer-combating capabilities of green tea.

Why Green Tea is a Superior Disease-Fighter

Of course, you might be wondering why green tea might be

effective against skin cancer, when other types of tea are not.

While green, black, and oolong tea are all derived from the

Camellia sinensis plant, green tea is processed in a way that

helps to preserve its antioxidant nature. That " s because

green tea leaves are steamed, preventing their cancer-fighting

compounds from being oxidized. As a result, black and oolong

teas are not nearly as effective in fighting disease.

Taking a Closer Look at Green Tea

It might be helpful at this point to take a closer look at green

tea and its unique properties. Dr. Hsu, a scientist at

the Medical College of Georgia, has done extensive research on

green tea and its medicinal effects. Hsu has found that the

compounds in green tea known as polyphenols destroy free

radicals, which have been known to give rise to cancer because of

changes they make in DNA. Essentially, the polyphenols kill

cancer cells, while protecting healthy cells.

Hsu and his research team compared the growth of normal skin

cells to the growth of cells that had been exposed to green tea

polyphenol. The researchers were surprised to learn that the tea

component rejuvenated dying skin cells. The reactivation was

limited to the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin. Still, Hsu

believes that the research will have a profound impact upon

various skin conditions.

A Green-Tinged Fountain of Youth

In addition to combating cancer, green tea could be effective in

treating a variety of other skin conditions, including ulcers,

psoriasis, rosascea, and hard-to-heal wounds.

As a result of such research, some have referred to green tea as

being a veritable " fountain of youth " for the skin. While

additional research is obviously necessary, the initial results

are incredibly encouraging. In fact, Hsu has been working on

developing skin products in which green tea plays a significant

role. In this way, Hsu has found a way to apply his lab work to

the cosmetic counter. It appears that green tea is particularly

effective in protecting the skin from sun damage " " a major

contributing factor to skin cancer.

The Future of Green Tea

Given the public " s interest in alternative medicine, it would

appear that green tea will be increasingly used as an agent for

enhancing health. In fact, each year people turn to green tea

for its therapeutic benefits. Research on green tea " s

beneficial effects on the skin appears to be particularly

promising.

In fact, green tea may be revolutionary in its impact on skin

treatments. Not only might it lead to younger-looking skin " " it

may also help to keep skin cancer at bay " " which would be welcome

news to the fair-skinned and anyone who has a history of skin

cancer in their family.

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