Drinking coffee and tea may not only boost your energy but also lower the risk of head and neck cancers, according to a global study involving over 25,000 individuals. Researchers found that caffeinated coffee significantly reduced the odds of various cancers, including those of the oral cavity and throat.
A recent analysis of data from 14 studies pooled information on patients with head and neck cancer and those without cancer. The results showed that:
– Drinking more than 4 cups of caffeinated coffee daily lowered the risk of having head and neck cancer by 17%, oral cavity cancer by 30%, and throat cancer by 22%.
– Decaffeinated coffee was linked to a 25% lower odds of oral cavity cancer.
– Drinking tea reduced the risk of hypopharyngeal cancer (a type of cancer at the bottom of the throat) by 29%.
However, excessive tea consumption was associated with an increased risk of laryngeal cancer. The study highlights the need for more research into the complex effects of coffee and tea on cancer risk.
While the findings support the potential benefits of daily habits in influencing health outcomes, investigators emphasize that further studies are necessary to unravel the nuances.
Source: https://scitechdaily.com/coffee-and-tea-linked-to-lower-cancer-risk-in-groundbreaking-study