Drinking green tea has many benefits for the human body. Not only is it a refreshing drink, it is also known for its health benefits. Among other beneficial effects, it is an antioxidant and inhibits hypertension.
A Japanese study has shown that green tea extract shows promise for cancer patients. On March 27, a study presented at the pharmaceutical society of Japan’s annual meeting in Nagoya, Japan, showed that green tea extract can alleviate severe diarrhea caused by the cancer drug irinotecan (CPT-11). The study was presented by Dr. Tomoo Hosoe of Tokyo’s Hoshi University.
Green Tea and Chemo Side Effects
Irinotecan is an anti-tumor drug used for many types of cancer, including colon cancer. However, the chemotherapy drug has serious side effects, including diarrhea….