What rule should be followed when you drink hot tea

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Important remember that drinking hot drinks can increase the risk of cancer, in particular, it dramatically increases the likelihood of developing esophageal cancer.

The habit of drinking tea is beneficial in many ways: drinking tea can be emotionally calming, helps to cope with stress, reduces the risk of depression , and tea polyphenols have a positive effect on the brain, provide mental clarity, and contribute to longevity. But if you have a passion for drinking very hot tea (or coffee), then you are seriously risking your health.

According to research, just three cups a day at temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius is enough to increase the risk of developing cancer by 90 percent.

The connection between tea, its temperature and the probability of cancer was established by researchers at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Scientists state that the hot liquid irritates the sensitive mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, and in the long run it can lead to minor injuries and inflammation. But as soon as the DNA of the cells is damaged, the malignant process will begin to develop.

Scientists observed the eating habits of more than 50,000 people aged 40 to 75 for four years, then followed the health of these people for another ten years. During this period, esophageal cancer was diagnosed in 317 people, most patients had the habit of drinking tea with a temperature of more than 60 degrees.

How to drink hot tea. According to scientists, all drinks that used, must be below 60 degrees (Celsius), and to stay safe, you must follow the rule “always give hot coffee or tea 4 minutes to cool before drinking”.

What is particularly dangerous. In many countries, tea is usually drunk very hot, and in the same regions there is a very high incidence of esophageal cancer. In China, a prospective observational study by Peking University showed that drinking hot drinks in combination with smoking is a particularly dangerous risk factor for the disease.