Skin health Morning Brew

Morning tea brew: 

   

Black tea (loose) – heaped teaspoon   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

 

Lemon peel, grated  – half to one lemon 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Lemon juice of half to one lemon (optional) 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Infuser teapot  small with lid –  infuse black tea and  lemon  5 minutes (covered with lid and cloth to retain heat)   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Strain and add: Honey to taste ( probably a generous teaspoon)

 

Slice of lemon if desired

 

 

Citrus peel use is associated with reduced risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin – PubMed

The most striking feature was the protection purported by citrus peel consumption (OR = 0.66, 95% CI = 0.45-0.95).    Moreover, there was a dose-response relationship between higher citrus peel in the diet and degree of risk lowering.  This is the first study to explore the relationship between citrus peel consumption and human cancers.  Our results show that peel consumption, the major source of dietary d-limonene, is not uncommon and may have a potential protective effect in relation to skin SCC.   Further studies with large sample sizes are needed to more completely evaluate the interrelationships between peel intake, bioavailability of d-limonene, and other lifestyle factors.

 

Tea intake and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin: influence of type of tea beverages – PubMed

Adjusting for brewing time, the association between skin SCC and hot black tea consumption suggests a significantly lower risk in consumers of hot tea compared to nonconsumers (OR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.12-0.87).  Our results show that tea concentration (strength), brewing time, and beverage temperature have major influences on the potential protective effects of hot black tea in relation to skin SCC.   Further studies with increased sample sizes are needed to evaluate the interrelationships between preparation techniques, tea type, and other life-style factors.