The Claim
Gene-set enrichment analysis indicates that tea consumption is associated with biological pathways involving keratinization and intermediate filament formation, which are linked to the anti-cancer effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate.
What the research says
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Tea consumption is associated with biological processes related to keratinization and intermediate filament formation that are linked to the anti-cancer properties of epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a compound in green tea.
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Gene-set enrichment analysis suggests that tea consumption is associated with biological pathways involving keratinization and intermediate filament formation, which are linked to the anti-cancer effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a polyphenol in green tea.
Compounds in tea strengthen the protective lining of the colon by reinforcing the structural proteins that hold skin and gut cells together, making it harder for harmful substances to trigger cancer.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Genome-Wide Interaction Study of Dietary Intake and Colorectal Cancer Risk in the UK Biobank
The study found that people who drink tea have genetic patterns linked to skin and structural proteins, which are the same proteins that a healthy compound in green tea might affect to help prevent colon cancer. So yes, tea is connected to those genes.
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