In cold weather, people start drinking more hot tea and coffee. By consuming it we not only get warmth but also get rid of cold and cough. But due to one mistake, there remains a risk of stomach and intestinal cancer. If you consume not only tea and coffee, but also hot chocolate, hot soup or any other hot drinks, the risk of cancer increases. According to the report of Times of India, drinking very hot tea and coffee increases the risk of cancer.
Drinking hot tea increases the risk of cancer.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reports that drinks hotter than 65 degrees Celsius can be potentially carcinogenic to humans. This means that drinking such hot tea or coffee can increase the risk of stomach cancer or intestinal cancer.
Why is there a danger?
If you consume hot drinks a lot, then the high temperature can cause thermal damage to the esophagus. It causes harm to the stomach and intestines. The Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials study says such drinks can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Due to this problem the tissue becomes cancer.
these guys be careful
– smokers
– alcohol consumers
– Patients with pre-existing gastrointestinal disease
The doctor also believes that it is better to drink low temperature tea, but do not drink extremely hot tea.
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To reduce this risk, let hot drinks cool down a bit before drinking them. Consume it only after this. It can also be cooled by blowing on it before drinking tea or coffee.
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