Article: FDA: green tea does not reduce cancer risk

July 7, 2005

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Chris (list mom)

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July 07, 2005

FDA: green tea does not reduce cancer risk

WASHINGTON--After a review of qualified health claims for green tea, the

Food and Drug Administration said in a June 30 statement green tea is

unlikely to reduce the risk of certain cancers.

" Two studies do not show that drinking green tea reduces the risk of

breast cancer in women, but one weaker, more limited study suggests that

drinking green tea may reduce this risk, " read the FDA statement.

" Based on these studies, FDA concludes that it is highly unlikely that

green tea reduces the risk of breast cancer. "

The FDA issued a similar response to two studies about the effects of

drinking green tea and prostate cancer.

The FDA also concluded that existing evidence does not support qualified

health claims for green tea consumption and a reduced risk of any other

type of cancer.

Guidance on qualified health claims for conventional foods and dietary

supplements were issued by the FDA in July 2003. The FDA will continue

to evaluate new information that becomes available to determine whether

changes in these claims, or in the decision, are necessary.

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