Are you fond of hot tea and coffee? This may increase the risk of cancer

When we think of winter evenings, we imagine sipping a steaming cup of tea or coffee and chatting with our loved ones. In fact, serving hot beverages to our guests is a tradition that has been followed for years. However, our love for hot beverages may not be safe for our health. Read this also Tea vs. Coffee, the big debate in the beverage world: Are tea leaves or coffee beans a better drink for your health?

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Shilpi Aggarwal, Head and Neck Oncosurgeon, HCG Cancer Centre, Borivali, said, “Recent studies have shown that there is a striking association between the consumption of these favorite hot beverages and a higher likelihood of Can be considered.” Developing cancer of the mouth and esophagus. However, as we sip our cup, we need to ask ourselves how the temperature of the beverages we consume impacts our health in ways we may have never thought about before.

Effect of hot beverages on digestive system

Hot beverages can have serious health effects, especially affecting the digestive system. “Over the years, numerous studies have explored the effects of hot beverages on our upper digestive system, leading to some shocking revelations about their potential cancer-causing effects. It is important to know that cancer is often caused by mutations in our DNA or by agents that are carcinogenic and can interfere with cells and the way they divide and grow. Some studies have also shown that although hot drinks do not have negative effects on our genes, they may treat cells differently,” says Dr. Shilpi Aggarwal said. Read this also Coffee is not carcinogenic, but ‘very hot’ drinks can cause cancer: WHO

Dangers of Hot Temperatures of Hot Beverages:

“High temperatures can disrupt the way cells divide and repair, increasing the risk of cancer, especially in the esophagus and other parts of the upper digestive tract. Hot drinks can cause inflammation (esophagitis) and cell changes (dysplasia) in the esophagus, both of which are considered precursors to cancer. These problems can also appear in the early stages of cancer, but if not taken care of, the symptoms can develop into full-blown cancer. Read this also Hot tea increases risk of esophageal cancer in smokers and alcohol drinkers

Hot beverages and esophageal cancer

Dr Shilpi Aggarwal further said, “It can be said that consumption of hot beverages at high temperatures apart from smoking, alcohol and dietary factors contribute to esophageal cancer. This risk can be prevented or reduced by controlling the temperature in beverages to promote individuals’ health status and well-being in the long run.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions you may have about a medical condition.