“Green tea polyphenol "epigallocatechin-3-gallate", differentially induces apoptosis in CLL B-and T-Cells but not in healthy B-and T-Cells in a dose dependant manner.” (Australian research)
Interesting research that suggests we should all drown ourselves daily in green tea. I began drinking "chai" a few weeks ago but think I shall add at least one strong cup of green tea to my daily grind.
When I first started drinking green tea I went a bit overboard and had up to six cups a day. After a week or two of this I began to feel a bit nauseous after a few cups. I did a bit of research and it seems that when taken to excess it can be toxic to the liver; this seems to apply more to the green tea supplements than the actual drink but I would say "the poison is in the dose" applies as with everything else.
Anyway, I cut back to one strong cup a day and have had no problems since. I am small build and low weight so that didn't help either !
It's easy to go excessive when you have big hopes for a magic cure. Good tip on the "supplements". I was actually considering getting some but think I'll leave it for now and concentrate on enjoying the real tea for awhile. I actually drink a combo in the morning- Chai, a black and green mix with lemon. Quite pleasant.
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I am in remission for over a year from cd8 T cell lymphoma. Have just read a couple of medical articles on apoptosis which seem to contradict each other and confused me. Can you direct me to this Australian research. I imagine that I will start drinking large quantities of green tea! Thanks
I have green tea every day and find it quite pleasant, I have also tried dandelion root tea which must be good for you because it tastes awful
On a cautionary note, if you are taking prescribed medications speak with you doctor (s) and/or pharmacist before incorporating green tea into your diet. Green tea can have an adverse affect with some medications. I was advised against ingesting green tea due to certain prescribed medications.
Folks like us should always check conflicts with current medications. Good advice.
Do you mean ordinary green tea?
It would seem we should be careful with "green tea supplements" but for drinking, ordinary green tea is the thing. I also drink "chai" which is a blend of black and green. I find plain green a little, not to my liking, so I'm treating a couple of cups a day as medicine. Make it strong and gulp it down!
I have been drinking green tea since 2000 when I was dx, and I enjoy the taste, but I do understand it is not to everyone's liking. I would make sure the green tea you are drinking is not heavy in lead or other items. I've been drinking all kinds over the years. I joined Consumer Labs, and they have reviews on green teas. I have to drink decaf since I can't handle caffeine anymore these days! Here is consumer labs testing of supplements, products, etc.-
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