Does Coffee or Tea Increase Cancer Risk? Science Says Otherwise
Coffee and tea fuel the world, but do they come with a hidden danger? If you’re worried that your daily fix might be increasing your cancer risk, let’s set the record straight.
A groundbreaking study analyzing over 2 million people found zero connection between coffee or tea consumption and gliomas, one of the deadliest brain cancers. Researchers examined data from nine major cohort studies—essentially piecing together a massive puzzle from long-term research. The goal? To determine whether drinking more coffee or tea influenced glioma risk. The answer was clear: it doesn’t.
In fact, if you’re a tea drinker, there’s even better news. People who consumed more than 2.5 cups of tea daily had a lower risk of developing brain cancer.
This aligns with previous research linking coffee and tea to a reduced risk of head and neck cancers. The data shows that compared to non-coffee drinkers:
Those drinking 4+ cups of caffeinated coffee daily had a 17% lower risk of head and neck cancer.
They were 30% less likely to develop oral cancer.
Their risk of throat cancer dropped by 22%.
For a specific type of throat cancer, the reduction was a staggering 41%.
Scientists believe the protective effects may come from bioactive compounds and antioxidants in these beverages, though the exact mechanisms remain under study.
Bottom line? If you love your morning coffee or afternoon tea, enjoy it guilt-free. Science says it might even be working in your favor.
