What cancer causing chemicals are in yerba mate?
Hot Mate and Cancer Risk What studies have found is it’s the water temperature, not the drink itself. Consuming fluids at hot temperatures in the 158-185oF (70-85oC) range seem to increase the risk of esophageal cancer. Considering the high consumption (1-3 liters a day) and frequency (daily) in South America, esophageal cancer is a major … Read more