Bandung – A study says that drinking coffee that is too hot can be dangerous for health because it triggers esophageal cancer. Reported detikHealthesophageal cancer has symptoms as varied as difficulty swallowing, unintentional weight loss, chest pain, worsening of indigestion or heartburn, and coughing or hoarseness.
One of the most common causes of esophageal cancer is smoking, alcohol addiction, and weak immune system. However, there is a study that says esophageal cancer can also be triggered by drinking coffee.
The habit in question is enjoying coffee in very hot conditions. In addition to injuring the esophagus, the flow of hot coffee is said to increase the risk of cancer by up to 3 times.
Collect Health Shots (9/2/2023), to avoid this, make sure to always wait for the coffee to cool slightly before drinking it. Do not let the risk of esophageal cancer increase by drinking high-temperature coffee.
Research reveals participants who drink hot coffee are 2.7 times more likely to experience esophageal cancer. Meanwhile, participants who chose hot coffee had a 4.1 times greater chance of developing cancer.
Further research revealed that coffee fans are more prone to cancer risk than non-smoker group participants. In addition, a stronger genetic association was found in people who preferred caffeinated hot drinks compared to those who drank decaffeinated hot drinks.
According to one popular theory, consumption of very hot drinks tends to damage the lining of the esophagus making it vulnerable to the entry of other cancer-causing substances such as alcohol and cigarette smoke.
The recommended temperature for enjoying hot drinks, including coffee, is less than 60-65 degrees Celsius. Do not drink coffee above this temperature to maintain the health of the esophagus.
In addition, adding sweeteners to hot coffee also impacts its nutritional value. Researchers say more harm than benefit. But drinking coffee is not a bad thing as long as it is consumed according to the measure and in the right way.
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