It turns out that caffeine can neutralize the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays on the skin. To this conclusion came the specialists of the University of New Jersey (USA).

This is due to the fact that caffeine inhibits the enzyme protein ATR.

Scientists already knew that caffeine is able to prevent non-melanoma skin cancer, now more research is needed to find out exactly how caffeine interferes with cancer that develops under the influence of sunlight, according to an online edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net Experiments in mice have shown that caffeine works best on the precancerous stage. If the body is already affected, then there is little use from it. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in countries with warm climates and this discovery can significantly help in its prevention. However, what is the exact mechanism of caffeine exposure is still unknown.

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