Drinking Five Cups of Matcha Daily May Lower Cancer Risk and Boost Sleep
New research suggests that five cups of matcha tea daily could enhance sleep and reduce cancer risk
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Surrey: So, there’s this expert named Tim Bond from the Tea Advisory Panel who’s been chatting about matcha tea. He says if you drink five cups a day, it could really do wonders for your health. Not only might it help you sleep better, but it could also lower anxiety and even have some anti-cancer benefits.
Tim shared his thoughts with The Telegraph, mentioning that just two cups of matcha can cut down anxiety, and five cups can actually improve your sleep. Sounds pretty good, right?
But wait, there’s more! Some studies have shown that Japanese men who regularly sip on green tea might have a lower risk of prostate cancer. However, they’re still digging into that to be sure.
Tim also warned brands to be careful about making big claims, especially when it comes to something as serious as cancer. He said, “In a lab, you can see it has anticancer properties, but cancer is such an emotive topic.”
While companies should tread lightly, there’s a growing body of research suggesting that drinks like tea and coffee can be good for you. For instance, a study from late 2024 found that drinking more than four cups of coffee a day might lower the risk of head and neck cancers by 17%.
Other studies hint that matcha could also have anti-cancer effects, but more research is definitely needed. After looking at 14 studies from various regions, scientists have come to some interesting conclusions.
Dr. Yuan-Chin Amy Lee, who led one of the studies, thinks that coffee’s effects in the body might be behind the reduced cancer risk. She mentioned that there could be other compounds in coffee and tea, aside from caffeine, that help with this.
However, just like with the matcha studies, there are some caveats. Tim Sanders from King’s College London pointed out that it’s tough to completely rule out other factors, like tobacco and alcohol, in these observational studies.
If you want to learn more about recognizing cancer symptoms, the NHS website is a great place to check out.