Examine Database: Oral cancer risk
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yerba Mate | D | ||
| Mouthwash | F |
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Does mouthwash use increase oral cancer risk?
In this meta-analysis of 15 case-control studies in 23,552 participants, long-term mouthwash use was associated with an increased oral cancer risk, and the highest risk was observed in participants who used it for decades or multiple times daily.
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)