Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Green tea is a favourite drink in Japan Drinking green tea can substantially cut the risk of dying from a range of illnesses, a Japanese study has found. The research, which looked at over 40,000 people, found the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease was cut by more than a quarter. But British heart experts said the benefits may be linked to the whole Japanese diet, which is healthier than that eaten in the west. The work is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. It is questionable whether drinking the same amount of green tea a day in the UK would have a significant impact on levels of heart disease Ellen Mason, British Heart Foundation Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world, aside from water. Three billion kilograms of tea are produced each year worldwide. Studies carried out in laboratories and on animals have suggested green tea in particular has extensive health benefits. Women 'greater benefit' In this study, which began in 1994, researchers from Tohoku University, looked at how humans could benefit. They examined data on 40,530 healthy adults aged 40 to 79 in north- eastern Japan, where green tea is widely consumed. Around 80% of people in the region drink green tea, with more than half consuming three or more cups each day. The people in the study were followed for up to 11 years (1995-2005), when 4,209 people died from all causes. The researchers also looked at seven years' worth of data (from 1995- 2001) to look at deaths from specific causes, In that period, 892 people died of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and 1,134 participants died of cancer. Compared with people who drank less than one cup per day of green tea, those who consumed five or more had a 16% lower risk of dying from any cause during the 11-year study. They also had a 26% lower risk of dying from CVD in the seven years of follow-up. There was no significant association between green tea consumption and death from cancer. Throughout the study, the benefits of green tea appeared greater in women. Those who drank five cups or more of green tea each day had a 31% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared with those who had less than one. But the study failed to find a beneficial link between drinking black or oolong tea and a reduced risk of dying from CVD. 'Low disease rate' Dr Shinichi Kuriyama, who led the research, said: " The most important finding is that green tea may prolong people's lives through reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. " But Ellen Mason, a cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation said the Japanese diet as a whole was particularly healthy, and the findings may not apply to people eating western diets. " The rate of heart disease in Japan is already one of the lowest in the world, and the Japanese diet is believed to play a substantial role in keeping this low. " Drinking 3-4 cups of green tea in parts of Japan is a daily habit. " " The average British diet contains more saturated fat than the average Japanese diet, and our levels of heart disease are relatively high compared to many other countries in the world. " It is questionable whether drinking the same amount of green tea a day in the UK would have a significant impact on levels of heart disease. " She added: " Clinical trials are now needed to discover whether something as simple as green tea really can prevent deaths from heart disease. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I usually have a couple of cups of green tea with mint every day in work.What the rest of the team call " my funny tea bags" ......jeez The Valley Vegan............heartwerk <jo.heartwork wrote: Green tea is a favourite drink in Japan Drinking green tea can substantially cut the risk of dying from a range of illnesses, a Japanese study has found. The research, which looked at over 40,000 people, found the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease was cut by more than a quarter. But British heart experts said the benefits may be linked to the whole Japanese diet, which is healthier than that eaten in the west. The work is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. It is questionable whether drinking the same amount of green tea a day in the UK would have a significant impact on levels of heart disease Ellen Mason, British Heart Foundation Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world, aside from water. Three billion kilograms of tea are produced each year worldwide. Studies carried out in laboratories and on animals have suggested green tea in particular has extensive health benefits. Women 'greater benefit' In this study, which began in 1994, researchers from Tohoku University, looked at how humans could benefit. They examined data on 40,530 healthy adults aged 40 to 79 in north-eastern Japan, where green tea is widely consumed. Around 80% of people in the region drink green tea, with more than half consuming three or more cups each day. The people in the study were followed for up to 11 years (1995-2005), when 4,209 people died from all causes. The researchers also looked at seven years' worth of data (from 1995-2001) to look at deaths from specific causes, In that period, 892 people died of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and 1,134 participants died of cancer. Compared with people who drank less than one cup per day of green tea, those who consumed five or more had a 16% lower risk of dying from any cause during the 11-year study. They also had a 26% lower risk of dying from CVD in the seven years of follow-up. There was no significant association between green tea consumption and death from cancer. Throughout the study, the benefits of green tea appeared greater in women. Those who drank five cups or more of green tea each day had a 31% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared with those who had less than one. But the study failed to find a beneficial link between drinking black or oolong tea and a reduced risk of dying from CVD. 'Low disease rate' Dr Shinichi Kuriyama, who led the research, said: "The most important finding is that green tea may prolong people's lives through reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease." But Ellen Mason, a cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation said the Japanese diet as a whole was particularly healthy, and the findings may not apply to people eating western diets. "The rate of heart disease in Japan is already one of the lowest in the world, and the Japanese diet is believed to play a substantial role in keeping this low. "Drinking 3-4 cups of green tea in parts of Japan is a daily habit.The average British diet contains more saturated fat than the average Japanese diet, and our levels of heart disease are relatively high compared to many other countries in the world. "It is questionable whether drinking the same amount of green tea a day in the UK would have a significant impact on levels of heart disease." She added: "Clinical trials are now needed to discover whether something as simple as green tea really can prevent deaths from heart disease." To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 tend to only drink tea in the winter.... er like out at a restuarant tho rebecca TRIES..almost daily to force more on me.... peter VV Sep 13, 2006 10:57 AM Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk I usually have a couple of cups of green tea with mint every day in work.What the rest of the team call " my funny tea bags" ......jeez The Valley Vegan............ If George Bush said that the Earth was flat, the headline would read, "Views Differ on Shape of the Earth" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 What do you drink in work? Got a keg under the desk? The Valley Vegan...............fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: tend to only drink tea in the winter.... er like out at a restuarant tho rebecca TRIES..almost daily to force more on me.... peter VV Sep 13, 2006 10:57 AM Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk I usually have a couple of cups of green tea with mint every day in work.What the rest of the team call " my funny tea bags" .......jeez The Valley Vegan............ If George Bush said that the Earth was flat, the headline would read, "Views Differ on Shape of the Earth"Peter H All new Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 i wish mostly water sometimes juice sometimes beer peter VV Sep 13, 2006 11:15 AM Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk What do you drink in work? Got a keg under the desk? The Valley Vegan...............fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: tend to only drink tea in the winter.... er like out at a restuarant tho rebecca TRIES..almost daily to force more on me.... peter VV Sep 13, 2006 10:57 AM Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk I usually have a couple of cups of green tea with mint every day in work.What the rest of the team call " my funny tea bags" ......jeez The Valley Vegan............ If George Bush said that the Earth was flat, the headline would read, "Views Differ on Shape of the Earth" Peter H All new Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine If George Bush said that the Earth was flat, the headline would read, "Views Differ on Shape of the Earth" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hi Peter That's what people at work say about my redbush tea. We used to have a cup of green tea with elderflowers in the break at our Tai Chi classes. Jo - peter VV Wednesday, September 13, 2006 6:57 PM Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk I usually have a couple of cups of green tea with mint every day in work.What the rest of the team call " my funny tea bags" ......jeez The Valley Vegan............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 We were brought up on tea :-) Jo - fraggle Wednesday, September 13, 2006 7:05 PM Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk tend to only drink tea in the winter.... er like out at a restuarant tho rebecca TRIES..almost daily to force more on me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 which planet is that? hee hee... unfortunately...i was brought up on lots and lots of milk.......... jo Sep 13, 2006 11:58 AM Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk We were brought up on tea :-) Jo - If George Bush said that the Earth was flat, the headline would read, "Views Differ on Shape of the Earth" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 You must have heard about the English and tea :-) Jo - fraggle Wednesday, September 13, 2006 8:24 PM Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk which planet is that? hee hee... unfortunately...i was brought up on lots and lots of milk.......... jo Sep 13, 2006 11:58 AM Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk We were brought up on tea :-) Jo - If George Bush said that the Earth was flat, the headline would read, "Views Differ on Shape of the Earth" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I think you mean the British? The Valley Vegan............jo <jo.heartwork wrote: You must have heard about the English and tea :-) Jo - fraggle Wednesday, September 13, 2006 8:24 PM Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk which planet is that? hee hee... unfortunately...i was brought up on lots and lots of milk.......... jo Sep 13, 2006 11:58 AM Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk We were brought up on tea :-) Jo - If George Bush said that the Earth was flat, the headline would read, "Views Differ on Shape of the Earth" Peter H Try the all-new Mail . "The New Version is radically easier to use" – The Wall Street Journal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I don't know about the rest of them - I know the English drink tea. Jo , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > I think you mean the British? > > The Valley Vegan............ > > jo <jo.heartwork wrote: > You must have heard about the English and tea :-) > > Jo > - > fraggle > > Wednesday, September 13, 2006 8:24 PM > Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk > > > which planet is that? > hee hee... > > > unfortunately...i was brought up on lots and lots of milk.......... > > > > > jo > Sep 13, 2006 11:58 AM > > Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk > > We were brought up on tea :-) > > Jo > - > > If George Bush said that the Earth was flat, the headline would read, " Views Differ on Shape of the Earth " > > > > Peter H > > > > > Try the all-new Mail . " The New Version is radically easier to use " – The Wall Street Journal > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Well, rest assured, its the British, which I believe stems from " The Empire" days that gained the reputation for being big tea drinkers. I think its the case of certain people thinking that Britain consists of one country not four.Its a common thing particularly among some Americans..... The Valley Vegan..............heartwerk <jo.heartwork wrote: I don't know about the rest of them - I know the English drink tea.Jo , peter VV wrote:>> I think you mean the British?> > The Valley Vegan............> > jo wrote:> You must have heard about the English and tea :-)> > Jo> - > fraggle > To: > Wednesday, September 13, 2006 8:24 PM> Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk> > > which planet is that?> hee hee...> > > unfortunately...i was brought up on lots and lots of milk..........> > > > > jo > Sep 13, 2006 11:58 AM > > Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk > > We were brought up on tea :-)> > Jo> - > > If George Bush said that the Earth was flat, the headline would read, "Views Differ on Shape of the Earth"> > > > Peter H > > > > > Try the all-new Mail . "The New Version is radically easier to use" – The Wall Street Journal>To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 I wasn't presuming to talk for you - I knew only about the English habit. Jo - peter VV Thursday, September 14, 2006 6:56 PM Re: Re: Green tea cuts fatal illness risk Well, rest assured, its the British, which I believe stems from " The Empire" days that gained the reputation for being big tea drinkers. I think its the case of certain people thinking that Britain consists of one country not four.Its a common thing particularly among some Americans..... The Valley Vegan.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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