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Study Shows Caffeine May Kill Cancer Cells

By , About.com GuideMarch 2, 2009

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Coffee lovers may jump for joy when they hear the findings of a new study that claim that coffee cuts the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer. According to researchers, caffeine kills the cells in our body that have been damaged by the sun's UV rays. Data tells us that people who regularly drink coffee develop non-melanoma skin cancer less often than those who do not.

Should you begin drinking coffee because of this study? Absolutely not! Researchers from the University of Washington study are hoping their findings will help create caffeine based ointments and creams to be used as skin cancer treatment. So, no need to keep your Starbuck's barista extra busy!

If you are looking to prevent skin cancer, there are much better, proven methods like using sunscreen, staying out of the sun, and avoiding tanning beds. Here are some easy ways to prevent skin cancer...
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March 3, 2009 at 12:50 pm
(1) john mccormick :

Or, you can take Vitamin D3
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March 4, 2009 at 3:45 pm
(2) DANA :

Have they proven it is the caffeine, and not some other component? If so, do coke drinkers have less cancer? We need more details.

March 4, 2009 at 4:53 pm
(3) Dr.G.Sayer :

Previous studies have been based on the use of freshly ground beans to produce expresso coffee. Instant coffee by comparison is poor quality and has additives.
The drinking of expresso coffee is also linked to a lower incidence of colon cancer.
Cola drinks, especially the commonest brand, are based on phosphoric acid, an industrial rust converter and are best reserved for cleaning engines.

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