Khaberni - A medical study has revealed a daily habit among some people that increases the risk of stomach cancer.
The study was conducted on more than 328 thousand participants within the UK Biobank, and lasted for 12 years, monitoring daily dietary habits and their impact on stomach health.
The results showed that drinking very hot beverages, like tea and coffee, increases the risk of stomach cancer.
The researchers analyzed not only the quantity of the beverages but also the preferred temperature of the beverages among the participants. It was found that individuals who drink more than eight cups per day of very hot beverages were 54% more likely to develop stomach cancer compared to those who prefer warm beverages or drink them rarely.
The researchers found that the effect was more pronounced among those who regularly drank very hot beverages, with the risk of developing the disease more than doubling when consuming over eight cups daily, regardless of age, lifestyle, smoking, and other factors.
Experts believe that the reason behind this is due to chronic thermal irritation of the stomach lining, which promotes inflammation and tissue damage, creating a favorable environment for the development of malignant tumors. The study suggests that drinking beverages at a moderate temperature may be a simple step towards reducing the risk of stomach and gastrointestinal cancers.
