Dioxin, a carcinogenic by-product of many combustion processes, is ubiquitous throughout the environment, including in the food people eat. One way to protect against this contaminant could rely on natural plant compounds that short-circuit dioxin’s toxicity. A new study finds that green tea contains several such agents and suggests that other dietary staples might offer protection against dioxin.
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