{"id":34952,"date":"2026-04-27T16:03:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/?p=34952"},"modified":"2026-04-28T21:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T20:40:10","slug":"egcg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/egcg\/","title":{"rendered":"EGCG &#8211; Green tea and cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-5 has-contrast-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9092c5a69325b9546138b625e663cc1c has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-5--2\" id=\"menu\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ca2dd60b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/fisetin\/\">Fisetin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f7cbe1912c3561b0d08e9a67e9c00de\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/flaxseed-oil\/\">Flaxseed oil<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-interne-links-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a141aae0da29d0267d89e3bd69e2a683 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1312\" height=\"1312\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bEGCG.jpg\" alt=\"Gr\u00f8n te - EGCG-80% p\u00e5 brunt pilleglas fra MCS Formulas. 400 mg extract.\" class=\"wp-image-34951\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bEGCG.jpg 1312w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bEGCG-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bEGCG-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bEGCG-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bEGCG-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bEGCG-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bEGCG-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1312px) 100vw, 1312px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b040ace0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);background-image:url(&apos;http:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bEGCG.jpg&apos;);background-position:44% 36%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-906497af\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"egcg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_tea_EGCG_and_cancer\"><\/span>Green tea (EGCG) and cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is green tea<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green tea is a type of tea made from fresh tea leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant that have not undergone fermentation. It is known for its light flavor and green color and is rich in antioxidants, especially catechins, which are believed to have health benefits. Green tea is often associated with improved cardiovascular health, weight management, and various other health effects. It also contains caffeine, but in smaller amounts than black tea or coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green tea as a supplementary treatment for cancer. Effect, pros, and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green tea contains polyphenols, especially epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which have shown potential cancer-preventive and cancer-fighting properties [3, 4].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effect_of_green_tea\"><\/span>Effect of green tea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Antioxidant effect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EGCG can neutralize free radicals, which can damage cells and lead to cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inhibition of tumor growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EGCG can inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells. Recent research shows that EGCG can inhibit breast cancer progression by suppressing the EGFR\/Src signaling pathway [6].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Improve effect of chemotherapy and radiotherapy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EGCG can make cancer cells more susceptible, making chemotherapy and radiation therapy more effective [7].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_green_tea\"><\/span>Advantages of green tea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Improved effect of traditional treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can potentially enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anti-inflammatory effect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can exert an anti-inflammatory effect that may be beneficial during cancer treatment. It can modulate the JAK\/STAT pathway, which is central to inflammation and cancer progression [10].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Strengthens the immune system<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can strengthen the immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Few side effects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relatively few side effects compared to traditional cancer treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Symptom relief<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can provide some degree of relief for cancer symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages\"><\/span>Disadvantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cannot stand alone as a treatment for cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overdose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green tea can be overdosed, potentially damaging the liver. Therefore, do not use more than recommended on the package and only provided that your liver is functioning well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Limited evidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Limited scientific evidence for its effectiveness in cancer patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can interact with certain cancer drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High-dose intake can cause side effects such as nausea, constipation, and insomnia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can also delay or prevent effective traditional cancer treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mechanisms_of_action\"><\/span>Mechanisms of action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) functions as a versatile metabolic regulator that attacks cancer cells through several independent signaling pathways. A central mechanism is the inhibition of the enzyme CYP17A1, which blocks the formation of androgens (male sex hormones). This is particularly critical in prostate cancer, as it removes the growth signals that the tumor depends on [8].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the cellular level, EGCG acts as an antagonist against the GRP78 protein. This protein normally functions as a &#8220;survival helper&#8221; that enables cancer cells to withstand the stressful environment of a tumor and develop resistance to chemotherapy. By deactivating GRP78, the cell&#8217;s defenses are significantly weakened [9].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, EGCG directly interferes with the cancer cell&#8217;s communication system by inhibiting the JAK\/STAT [10] and EGFR\/Src signaling pathways [6]. These function as the cell&#8217;s internal &#8220;command centers&#8221; for division and movement; when blocked, the cancer cell loses the ability to multiply uncontrollably and, even more importantly, the ability to invade neighboring tissue and form metastases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_question\"><\/span>Typical question<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How much and how often can you drink green tea?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on how concentrated it is in the blend, how strong you prepare it, what other medications and supplements you are taking, how robust you are yourself, etc. Therefore, it is very difficult for others to answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, some drink virtually nothing else. Others take a single cup. Personally, I have 2-3 cups a day and supplement with a single capsule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, one should be aware that green tea can be overdosed. And as mentioned above, it can also interact with other preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Note\"><\/span>Note<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green tea should not be used as a substitute for traditional cancer treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If green tea is nonetheless used as an alternative treatment, this measure cannot stand alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People undergoing cancer treatment should talk to their doctor before consuming green tea or other dietary supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The optimal dose of green tea for cancer prevention or treatment is unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green tea, rich in polyphenols like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), has been shown to possess potential cancer-preventive and fighting properties. Research indicates that EGCG can have an antioxidant effect, inhibit tumor growth [6], and improve the efficacy of chemotherapy and radiotherapy [7]. Furthermore, green tea can contribute to strengthening the immune system and provide anti-inflammatory benefits [10], while generally having few side effects. However, there is limited scientific evidence for its efficacy in cancer treatment, and it should not be considered a substitute for conventional treatments. Overdosing can lead to negative health effects, making it important to use green tea with caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"groen-te-egcg\">Back to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/supplements-alphabetically\/\">Dietary supplements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/supplements-alphabetically\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-menu-links-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9190cfe395c28e4d2ec89873338ddaa5 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#menu\">(to menu)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/supplements-alphabetically\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cb029e8084bac04ce4d196471e680eeb wp-block-paragraph\">[1] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.dk\/hverdag\/hvad-kan-du-selv-goere\/alternativ-behandling\/naturlaegemidler-kosttilskud\/groen-te\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green tea<\/a> (Danish Cancer Society, 2024) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A general overview of green tea, its ingredients, and potential in cancer prevention from a major health organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9794c45619c57380a6c1b6009ff27fee wp-block-paragraph\">[2] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tidslerne.dk\/index.php\/2020\/04\/05\/lidt-om-te\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A bit about tea<\/a> (Tidslerne, 2020) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: An article describing different types of tea and their properties in relation to health and cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c4987fd5aff36cbb27f0794fd723e4c wp-block-paragraph\">[3] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33319659\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Role of EGCG in Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy<\/a> (PubMed, 2021) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A study (systematic review) focusing on EGCG&#8217;s mechanisms specifically in breast cancer therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7601db30a04db4a15031907afeded190 wp-block-paragraph\">[4] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33027981\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anti-Cancer Effects of Green Tea Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate and Coffee Chlorogenic Acid<\/a> (PubMed, 2020) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A comparative analysis of the anti-cancer effects of EGCG and other phytochemicals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c2bac1988f1969dbdf23cb41c5578f2 wp-block-paragraph\">[5] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/patientakademiet.dk\/helbred\/5605-ny-forskning-gron-te-kan-forbedre-overlevelse-efter-kraeftdiagnose.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New research: Green tea can improve survival after cancer diagnosis<\/a> (Patientakademiet, 2024) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: News article based on recent studies showing potential survival benefits for cancer patients consuming green tea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-304c70495aba281008d0a8909f212a2b wp-block-paragraph\">[6] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40359763\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Network pharmacology and in vitro analyses reveal EGCG inhibits breast cancer progression via suppression of the EGFR\/Src pathway<\/a> (PubMed, 2025) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: EGCG can inhibit breast cancer by blocking signals in the EGFR\/Src pathway, reducing growth, invasion, and migration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1629d17e209552ea565835a7e59d6192 wp-block-paragraph\">[7] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40446932\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exploring the cytotoxicity of phytochemicals: Comparative analysis of single and combination therapies in multiple cell lines<\/a> (PubMed, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: EGCG contributes to overall cytotoxicity, especially in combination with other phytochemicals like curcumin, enhancing treatment efficacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea0f645d33900f7f02355ad6a5a726e7 wp-block-paragraph\">[8] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40391648\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prostate Cancer and Tea: CYP17A1 Inhibition by Phytochemicals from Tea Plant Camellia sinensis L. and Implications for Anti-androgenic Effect<\/a> (PubMed, 2025) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: EGCG can block the enzyme CYP17A1, reducing male sex hormone production to potentially prevent or treat prostate cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-adfb8e33715ad36e9d045344c88abf6c wp-block-paragraph\">[9] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39870235\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GRP78: A new promising candidate in colorectal cancer pathogenesis and therapy<\/a> (PubMed, 2025) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: EGCG can counteract GRP78, a protein promoting tumor growth and chemoresistance in colorectal cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b0f9c9801dc096d94ecd606a2f7a453b wp-block-paragraph\">[10] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40268770\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Modulating the JAK\/STAT pathway with natural products: potential and challenges in cancer therapy<\/a> (PubMed, 2025) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: Natural products like EGCG can inhibit the JAK\/STAT pathway, offering potential as supplementary cancer therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Page created:<\/strong> Jul 15, 2024, Last revised Jun 9, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-menu-links-color\">\u2764<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>What you read on Jeg har Kr\u00e6ft is not a recommendation. 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