Surprising isn’t it? While we all know about the various types of cancer treatment such as Chemotherapy, radiation therapy etc, it comes as a surprise to know that something as common as Tea can help us fight the dreaded disease. There is an increasing evidence to suggest that tea can help fight cancer.

A study conducted at the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology has concluded that green tea is effective in cancer treatment. The study mentioned that the antioxidants found in tea help it to prevent cancer. The chemicals in green tea help to shut down a molecule which can be instrumental in the development of cancer. These chemicals resemble those found in broccoli, cabbage and grapes, which are also considered key in fighting cancer. Even the Japanese research team found that both green and black tea consisted of polyphenols and that those who routinely drank green tea were less likely to die of cancer.

However additional study is required to determine how tea can be used for cancer treatment. But still it would be amazing if one of the best cancer treatments lie in your tea cup, considering that it is one of the most popular drinks worldwide.