Does yerba mate cause cancer?
I recently started drinking yerba mate tea because I heard about its health benefits. However, I read a comment online suggesting a possible link to cancer, and now I'm worried. Does yerba mate cause cancer?
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8 months ago
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Haan na, even I was reading about this. Actually, the risk is mostly if you drink it boiling hot, which can damage your throat tissue, not the herb itself. Just drink it warm and it should be fine.
9 months ago
No, Yerba Mate itself doesn't cause cancer. The issue is with drinking any beverage at extremely high temperatures, which is linked to esophageal cancer. Let it cool down a bit before drinking.
8 months ago
I totally get how terrifying it is to read such articles online, it used to give me major panic attacks. Rest assured, moderate consumption at a warm temperature is perfectly fine, so please don't worry.
5 months ago
Why drink these foreign teas when we have our own healthy herbal drinks like tulsi and ginger tea? If you must drink it, ensure it is not too hot. Extremely hot drinks are not good for the throat.
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6 months ago
I totally get it, seeing such health warnings online can be so alarming. The risk is mainly due to the high temperature it's traditionally served at, so just let it cool down slightly and enjoy it safely.
4 months ago
Arre boss, regular chai ki tarah isko bhi dhang ke temperature par piyo, kuch nahi hoga. Hot tea over and over can harm your throat, but normal warm mate is absolutely fine.