Polyphenols include

Polyphenols, found in green tea, are natural plant chemicals with antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Can reduce prostate inflammation. tri-gallate epigallocatechin The active ingredient in green tea, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, has the ability to control PSA levels and reduce the size of an enlarged prostate.

Hormones found in plants

Phytoestrogens, found in green tea, are estrogens derived from plants that can prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells by acting similarly to the estrogen that the body produces. Other research has also demonstrated their potential use in preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Various other parts

The oxidation process in green tea leaves releases antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory, cell-protective, and wound-healing effects in the body. Because green tea affects PSA levels (a risk indicator for prostate cancer) and because it includes EGCG and other polyphenols, research has demonstrated that men who drink more green tea have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer compared to men who do not drink green tea.