New Research Suggests That Drinking Tea May Decrease Risk Of Ovarian Cancer

Women who consume two or more cups of tea daily over a period of time may lower their risk of ovarian cancer by 46% compared with women who never or seldom consume tea, according to new research published in the December issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.

The study found that each additional cup of tea consumed per day was associated with an 18% lower risk of ovarian cancer in study participants. This is the most comprehensive epidemiological study to show an association between higher consumption of tea and lowered risk of ovarian cancer. "This research calls attention, once again, to the potential role that tea may play in disease prevention,” says Joe Simrany, president of the Tea Council of the U.S.A. “An abundance of research suggests that tea may play a role in the reduction of risk of cardiovascular disease and various types of cancer.

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