VIVAnews - There have been many studies that mention the positive effects of tea and coffee for health. Recent studies showed that consumption of two popular drink that every day can reduce the chances of developing brain cancer. The conclusion was based on analysis of data on dietary habits of more than 410 thousand men and women aged between 25 and 70. The study involved participants from various countries such as France, Holland, Italy, Spain, England, Greece, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany.
The team recruited participants between 1991 and 2000. They then observe and study the habits and health conditions of participants for 8.5 years. Starting from the intake of food, drink, until the illness.
During the study, a number of new cases diagnosed among others, 343 245 cases of meningioma cases of glioma, as well as other cancers that affect the protective tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
The results showed, coffee and tea can protect against cancer of the brain, particularly in the form of glioma, a cancer of the central nervous system originating from the brain or spinal cord.
The research team found that drinking 100 mL (or 0.4 cups) of tea or coffee per day or more can reduce the risk of glioma with the percentage of 34 percent. The study is published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition November. (Pet)