As the weather gets colder, more people will reach for hot drinks to keep warm. However, a new study suggests that the desire to drink a cup of hot coffee can have negative health consequences and even increase the risk of cancer.
We all love the feeling of a hot drink that warms the body from the inside , this feeling when the drink hits the spot and warms the heart. While it may make people feel comfortable, some hot drinks can cause people more harm than they think.
“Hot chocolate and mulled wine are two obvious examples. High-sugar hot chocolate can increase the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol. Meanwhile, mulled wine may increase the risk of future liver problems if consumed in in excess. However, it is not these hot drinks that are causing concern for researchers,” gastroenterologist Alexandra Alisova says especially for MedikForum.
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However, this is a much more common and popular drink, which is drunk all year round and is now the world's favorite drink, causing concern among researchers and doctors.
Coffee consumption may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a form of cancer that affects the esophagus, also known as the windpipe.
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“Coffee lovers should drink cappuccino or espresso, as well as other forms of coffee) at a lower temperature,” advises Alisova.
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