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Does
adding milk to tea reduce its anti-cancer benefit?
Good
question! There are multiple research studies that have tried to evaluate
this question, primarily looking at either the blood levels of a group
of compounds called polyphenols (like the main component of green tea
called ECGC) or antioxidant measurements after tea consumption. Most
of the studies have shown reduced levels of these measurements when
milk is added to the tea, but the results are not entirely consistent.
In general though, the majority of available studies do show that milk
(any type, even soy milk) added to tea, plus consuming tea during a
whole meal, does reduce the levels of these potentially beneficial compounds.
In
summary, I suggest not adding milk to tea and also drinking tea between
meals to maximize the absorption of the polyphenols with their potential
anti-cancer activity.
FAQ posted
3/05
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you provide a list of all chemotherapy drugs called alkylating agents that
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Dear
Diana, I am undergoing treatments for cancer and am not eating well. What
should I do? posted
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Can
I drink your soy shake recipes if my oncologist or dietitian has recommended
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Do
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Is
it safe to drink green tea if I have a port for administration of my chemotherapy?
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Can
you tell me foods to eat to reduce the acid in my urine and pain in my bladder
and ureters? posted
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hospitalized for more than a day or two? posted
3/04 |
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My
husband is having chemotherapy treatments and has lost his sense
of taste after one treatment. Are there any foods I can prepare that will
give him some relief?
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9/04 |
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Is
there a good web site describing the nutrition related side effects from
chemo drugs? posted
10/04 |
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Should
I stop drinking green tea during chemotherapy to avoid consuming too many
antioxidants? posted 7/05 |
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How
can I use the diet recommendations on your web site and in your book
to both increase my intake of cancer fighting foods for optimizing
my cancer recovery and lose weight at the same time? posted
3/06 |
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tips do you have to stay on a healthy diet during the holiday season? posted
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