Research has shown why drinking hot drinks from paper cups is very dangerous for your health

Walking down the street in the cold season, we often buy hot drinks in paper cups. This is especially true during the Christmas holidays, when there are many fairs in cities and people warm themselves with them while walking. But is it really safe?

Scientists say that using paper cups for hot drinks can be a serious health hazard and lead to a number of dangerous diseases. According to a study published on ScienceDirect, up to 25 thousand microparticles of plastic get into the hot water (coffee or tea) that a person drinks within 15 minutes.

That is, along with your favorite drink, a variety of carcinogens - lead, phenol, gum, formaldehyde - enter your body.

Using ion chromatography, scientists have discovered the transfer of ions from the protective layer of paper cups into water. The researchers note that drinking beverages from paper cups at least three times a day can result in about 75,000 particles of heavy metals and other harmful elements entering the human body.

Regular consumption of hot drinks from paper cups can lead to a weakened immune system, serious illnesses in adults and pathologies in children.

The best solution for your health is to use a thermal mug, which you can always take with you for a walk and buy your favorite drinks on the street without using paper cups.

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