Raises risk
Maté drunk scalding hot
South American tradition. Drinks.
- Verdict
- Raises riskStudies link it to higher cancer risk.
- How sure
- Rung 4 · StrongAt least one large randomized trial, or very large consistent studies, on this exact question.
The rung shows how sure the science is, not how big the effect is. How to read these ratings
Cancers affected
Esophagus
What the evidence shows
Drinking maté very hot, in the traditional style, probably raises esophageal cancer risk.
What to do
Let it cool before drinking.
Sources
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