Examine Database: Oral cancer risk
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yerba Mate | D | ||
| Mouthwash | F |
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Salt intake and the risk of oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal cancers
In this prospective cohort study in 42,535 participants (ages 40–79) in Japan, a higher salt intake was associated with an increased risk of oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal cancers combined.
Does mouthwash use increase oral cancer risk?
The role of vitamin C in the risk of digestive-system cancers
References
Examine Database References
- Yerba Mate - Mello FW, Scotti FM, Melo G, Warnakulasuriya S, Guerra ENS, Rivero ERCMaté consumption association with upper aerodigestive tract cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Oral Oncol.(2018 Jul)
- Mouthwash - M Madawana A, Awang Nawi MA, Tang L, Hassan A, Khamis MFDoes Mouthwash Use Affect Oral Cancer Risk? A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cureus.(2025 Jan)