Chamomile tea linked to lower thyroid cancer risk
A Greek study has linked the consumption of chamomile tea with a lower risk of developing thyroid malignancies and benign growths. Scientists studied the eating and drinking habits of some Athens residents and found that those who reported drinking more chamomile tea over longer periods of time were much less likely to develop thyroid cancer. Subjects who drank chamomile tea two to six times per week were about 70% less likely to develop thyroid abnormalities. This risk was reduced by 80% for those who regularly consumed chamomile tea for 30 years. While scientists cautioned against reading too much into these findings given the complexity of the issue and the small sample size, it does add to a growing body of evidence that a healthy diet, including chamomile tea, may play an important role.