Green Tea May Prevent Dementia and Cancer

Scientists at Newcastle University set out to discover whether the protective properties of green tea tea are still active once it has been digested - and found that they are.

Green tea could protect the brain against Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, say scientists.

The drink, which originated in ancient China, may also play a vital role in guarding against cancer, their study suggests.

Scientists at Newcastle University set out to discover whether the protective properties of the tea – previously shown to be present in the freshly brewed form – are still active once it has been digested. Read more