Ageless pet a producer of green tea chewable tablets claims that studies have shown a correlation between everyday consumption of green tea and a decreased risk of stomach esophageal and liver cancers.
Green tea for dogs with cancer.
Now researchers have new clues about how it may work to help.
Green tea might even have the power to protect your dog from cancer.
While the aforementioned study is encouraging there have been no comprehensive studies about the effects of green tea on treating cancer in dogs.
The truth about green tea.
18 2012 anaheim calif green tea and its extracts have long been studied for health benefits including cancer prevention.
You certainly can t depend on green tea to help your dog with an existing medical problem.
Egcg the active ingredient in green tea may have anti cancer properties that induce apoptosis which is a process describing cell suicide.
It is true that green tea polyphenols such as egcg have been proven to treat cancer cells and lead to apoptosis which is the suicide of cancerous cells.
Green tea extract supplements are an inexpensive dietary supplement used by many people to help dogs fight cancer.
Additionally green tea can be safely given with other supplements and medications although treating dogs for specific diseases should be done under qualified veterinary supervision.
Green tea is certainly something to consider if your dog has cancer or an inflammatory condition and it can also serve as an overall antioxidant.
Some say this herb can reduce urine and feces odors.