clipped from: www.nypost.com November 28, 2006 -- THE fountain of youth may really exist - in a pot of green tea.
A new study says simply drinking green tea, already known for its antioxidant qualities, can help reverse the effects of sun damage and even fight skin cancer.
"It's been known that green tea's polyphenols and epigallocatechins are antioxidants and anti-inflammatory in nature, but the fact that they can also fight cancer and reverse sun damage is new," Lefkovits says. "The study still needs independent confirmation, but it offers significant therapy for patients suffering from cancer."
According to this study, Lefkovits says, "By drinking green tea over a period of time, you should be able to reduce the severe effects of sun damage on your skin."