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Originally Posted by Ivy
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Originally Posted by pdurrant
This study seems to be the one you're referring to. It shows that Yerba Maté consumption may increase the risk of Squamous Cell Esophageal Cancer by 50%. But if you also drink alcohol and smoke tobacco a lot, the risk increases 600%.
"Subjects with high cumulative exposure to maté in the presence of low alcohol and tobacco exposures presented a lower-risk estimate (OR, 1.52; 95% CI, 0.88–2.62), whereas those with high cumulative exposures to maté, alcohol, and tobacco presented a 7-fold increase in esophageal cancer risk (OR, 7.10; 95% CI, 3.75–13.46)."
In short, the risks of cancer from alcohol and tobacco seem to be enhanced by Maté drinking.
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Thanks a lot.
I guess, that drinking an occasional cup of Roasted Mate is not too bad then. Although, I won't order it again. I don't drink it but my wife does and she is a teacher, so she talks a lot.
There are plenty of other teas and tisanes to enjoy.