It seems researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle, US, have linked caffeine to a reduced risk of some types of skin cancer. The caffeine found in coffee causes damaged cells to self-destruct when interrupted by the ATR-1 protein; however, caffeine seems to have no effect on damaged cells.
It is not suggested for people to increase their daily caffeine intake, though, but rather keep in enjoying their caffeinated beverages daily. An increase will not have a significant impact on preventing skin cancer.
There has been talk of possible caffeine-based topical creams being marketed in the future, through sunscreen or other lotions, though nothing has been develeoped so far. When researchers tested mice by applying a caffeine cream to their skin, it seems as thought the development of skin cancer was suppressed by up to 72 percent.
Since no amount of caffeine was specified to reduce the risk of skin cancer, the best way to prevent the disease is still by limiting the amount of skin that’s exposed to the sun.
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