While several hot beverages were found to increase the cancer risk, green tea was actually found to be protective. The investigators found a particularly strong association with drinking mate, a tea served in parts of South America. Results show that heavy mate drinking, and consuming mate when it is very hot, was significantly associated with risk of esophageal cancer particularly among heavy drinkers. The researchers think that the increased risk comes because mate is usually consumed with a straw, which brings the very hot fluid directly to the esophagus. A peer reviewed study confirming one of the basic diet recommendations, to drink your fluids at room temperature.
Many people regularly drink tea and coffee.
Aside from the health consequences of the fluoride in the tea and a multitude of problems with coffee, just plain hot water appears to be detrimental. I am not surprised. If you find this newsletter interesting and valuable, help support it by recommending it to some friends by using this button. All Rights Reserved. If any other use is desired, permission in writing from Dr. Mercola is required.