Islami says drinking hot tea increases cancer risk
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Farhad Islami, MD, one of the leading researchers of the American Cancer Society (ACS), said that while tea is considered one of the health benefits, misuse can pose serious health risks, according to the Medic Forum.
The specialist said that if you drink tea, the temperature of which exceeds 60 degrees, it can lead to a doubling of the risk of contracting certain types of cancer. A study was conducted, during which it was found that drinking tea in an amount of less than 700 milliliters and a temperature of more than 60 degrees every day leads to an increase in the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus by about 90 percent.
According to the doctor, it can be concluded that the use of any hot drinks, not just tea, can lead to such consequences. He urged those who drink hotter to learn to wait until what they are going to consume cools down and becomes warm.
Earlier in the British organization Cancer Research UK said that drinking more than 3.5 servings of alcohol a day can double or even triple the likelihood of developing several types of cancer. They also warned that people who use alcohol and tobacco are at even greater risk.
