A new study conducted in Britain, involving nearly half a million participants, indicated that individuals who drink eight or more cups of very hot tea or coffee are six times more likely to develop esophageal cancer compared to those who do not consume very hot beverages.
According to the study published by ‘Medical Xpress’, a website specializing in medical research, very hot drinks damage the cells lining the esophagus. Doctors believe that the weakening of this lining increases the likelihood of esophageal damage from stomach acid reflux.
Over time, the likelihood of cancer increases. It is noted that the International Agency for Research on Cancer has identified drinks over 65 degrees Celsius as ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans, posing a similar risk to exposure to wood smoke or excessive consumption of red meat.
Researchers advise waiting until the temperature lowers, noting that heat typically decreases by 10 to 15 degrees Celsius within just five minutes.
