Colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases: effects of diet and antioxidants.

Authors: Carini F, Tomasello G, Jurjus A, Geagea A, Al Kattar S, Damiani P, Sinagra E, Rappa F, David S, Cappello F, Mazzola M, Leone A Abstract It is well established that oxidative stress is common in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). Accordingly, antioxidants are recommended for treatment. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of antioxidants contained in the various types of tea on symptoms and evolution of IBD and colorectal cancer (CRC). Analysis of the literature revealed that the theaflavin-3, 30-digallate (TFDG) contained in black tea, and epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG) contained in green tea have protective effects against oxidative stress. Moreover, these substances are involved in many biochemical processes responsible for inflammation and proliferation...

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