Doctor: 5 daily drinks that are unexpectedly 'nemeses' of cancer

Cancer prevention starts with lifestyle. While exercise is important, changing your daily habits through diet plays a big role.

In a recent social media post, Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at the prestigious Harvard and Stanford Universities in the US, shared five types of beverages that may reduce the risk of cancer.

Green tea reduces the risk of cancer.

Meta-analyses have found that regular consumption of green tea helps reduce the risk of several types of cancer, including breast, stomach, esophageal, colorectal, liver, and prostate cancer, according to the Hindustan Times.

According to Dr. Sethi, it is the catechins in green tea that give this beverage its power. Regularly drinking green tea helps reduce the risk of breast and colorectal cancer by 20-30%.

The study also found that drinking one cup of tea a day reduces the risk of head and neck cancer, particularly lower throat cancer, by 9%.

Drinking tea regularly helps reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

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Coffee

According to Dr. Sethi, with its high polyphenol and antioxidant content, one cup of coffee a day helps reduce the risk of liver cancer by 15%. It also fights endometrial cancer.

And 3-4 cups of coffee a day can reduce the risk of head and neck cancer by 17%, especially oral and pharyngeal cancer, according to recent research. In addition, regular coffee consumption can also reduce the risk of prostate, oral, colon, and skin cancer.

Coffee contains compounds with antioxidant properties, which may reduce DNA damage, fight inflammation, and potentially promote the self-destruction of damaged cells. All of these could help reduce the risk of cancer.

Water

Drinking enough water helps dilute substances that cause urinary tract cancer. Drinking more water helps reduce the risk of bladder cancer, explains Dr. Sethi.

Studies show that women who drink five or more glasses of water a day may reduce their risk of colorectal cancer (one glass is 240 ml). For men, drinking four glasses of water helps reduce the risk. Another study also showed that women who drink at least four glasses of water a day may reduce their risk of colorectal cancer.

Lemonade

Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and flavonoids. Meanwhile, consuming citrus fruits helps reduce the risk of stomach and esophageal cancer by 10-15%, according to Dr. Sethi. Research also shows that consuming lemon juice helps reduce the risk of lung cancer.

Ginger water

Finally, herbal teas such as chamomile, ginger, and peppermint are rich in polyphenols and anti-inflammatory compounds. Observational data suggests that consuming herbal teas may reduce the risk of stomach, colorectal, and colon cancer.

Ginger has been shown to be effective against many types of gastrointestinal cancers, such as stomach, pancreatic, liver, colorectal, and bile duct cancers.

In addition, Dr. Sethi stated that pomegranate juice can also slow the growth of cancer cells, especially prostate cancer. The berries help reduce the risk of esophageal and colorectal cancer, according to the Hindustan Times.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bac-si-5-thuc-uong-hang-ngay-khong-ngo-la-khac-tinh-cua-ung-thu-185250909174742803.htm