Researchers say drinking hot coffee may increase risk of esophageal cancer. It is assumed that this is due to the fact that hot liquids damage the tissues of the organ.. Daily Mail writes about it. It is noted that people who are genetically predisposed to coffee consumption may have an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer, but not other types of cancer.. Experts from the University of Cambridge compared the genes of more than 360,000 people in the UK and Finland and linked them to the risk of developing 22 types of cancer over 11 years.. They did this to account for the same factors that may have skewed previous studies.. For example, those who admit to drinking coffee also tend to drink more alcohol, which could explain their increased risk of cancer.. But the genes linked to coffee aren't necessarily linked to lifestyle factors like smoking or drinking.. That's why Dr. Steve Burgess and his team say that studying the DNA of volunteers makes it easier to determine if it's coffee that causes cancer.. The data showed that people thought to be genetically more likely to drink coffee were nearly three times more likely to develop esophageal cancer.. No such association was found for any other type of cancer.. " The presence of coffee-loving genes increased the risk in true coffee drinkers, as well as in people who preferred other hot drinks.. This suggests that the effects may be due to tissue damage caused by hot liquids rather than the coffee itself.. " This idea is supported by a previous study from 2019, which found that drinking tea above 60°C increased the risk of esophageal cancer.. Scientists believe that when hot drinks burn cells in this organ, but cause inflammation, which damages genes and causes cancer.. But more evidence is needed to confirm the results.. Although WHO concluded five years ago that it is safe when consumed at normal serving temperature, i.e. 65°C or below. It is worth noting that caffeine is considered safe to consume in doses up to 400 mg per day for the general population.. It also has many health benefits, including fighting liver disease and type 2 diabetes.. The world's most widely consumed stimulant has been proven to increase daily energy expenditure by about five percent. Researchers say a combination of two to four cups of coffee a day with regular exercise would be even more effective for weight loss.. Recall, earlier, scientists from the California University of Public Health at San Francisco called a sudden sign that may indicate the development of leukemia.. Scientists have found out why men are more likely to get cancer. Subscribe to our channel https://t. me/korrespondentnet Author: 1.