Black tea is a widely consumed beverage in the Middle Eastern region, and scientists believe that consistently drinking this could confer protective effects against breast cancer.
This was according to a large-scale systematic review conducted by researchers covering 65 studies across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Countries covered in the review included Iran, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Iraq, and Algeria.
“The data showed that the daily consumption of black tea significantly reduced the risk of breast cancer in women by more than three times compared to control subjects,” the researchers said.
“Black tea is culturally very important in the MENA region, and its frequent intake could contribute to a stronger exposure to its bioactive compounds [that help in preventing] cancer.”
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