Medically reviewed in February 2021
The land that brings us giant pandas, the Great Wall, and amazing cuisine also serves up a mean cup of prostate protection.
Green tea has long been touted by the Chinese for its medicinal value. And, the green tea health benefits could include cutting a man's risk of advanced prostate cancer by half. How much do you need to drink?
More Protection
In a study, men who drank 5 or more cups of green tea per day had half the risk of advanced prostate cancer compared with men who sipped less than a cup a day. Another way to ensure a healthy prostate: Avoid a diet high in saturated fat and include plenty of fruits and veggies in your diet. (Does your diet measure up?)
Check Your Risk
For a rundown of key prostate cancer risk factors, go here.
More Great News on Green Tea Health Benefits
In addition to a healthy prostate, green tea can also help:
- Revive aging skin cells. Here's how.
- Boost your brain power.
- Battle creaky knees. Here's the reason why.
- Keep your heart healthy. Here's how much you need in order to protect your ticker.
Basically, we can't say enough about green tea. So grab yourself a cuppa!
