Doctor Says 3 Drinks To Help Prevent Cancer Cell Growth, Anything?

Illustration of effective drinks against cancer cells. (Pexels/Antoni Shkraba)

JAKARTA - A healthy diet is one way to reduce the risk of developing cancer. Moreover, some food and drinks are considered good to help prevent the growth of cancer cells.

Gastroenterologist who graduated from Harvard University and health expert, dr. Saurabh Sethi, said that certain drinks can play an important role in reducing the risk of cancer cells in the body. This is because the drink has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as below.

1. Green tea

Quoted from the Times of India, on Friday, August 29, 2025, drinking is rich in antioxidants such as kateins, which are believed to be able to fight cell damage and reduce the risk of cancer.

These three drinks help prevent cancer growth. First, green tea. Green tea contains a lot of antioxidants like katekin," said Doctor Sethi.

According to studies, green tea can slow the growth of certain cancer cells, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer. However, this must also be balanced with other healthy lifestyles.

2. Smoothie green

The next drink is green smoothie, which mixes spinach, cucumber, celery, and ginger. Some of these ingredients have their own advantages.

"It's solid and anti-inflammatory," he said.

Bayam and celery provide folates and fiber that can reduce the risk of gastrointestinal cancer (GI), namely a group of cancers that affect digestive disorders and their supporting organs. Cucumber adds hydration and ginger presents anti-inflammatory compounds such as gingerol.

With the combination of all these materials, it not only detoxifies the body, but also creates an environment where healthy cells develop and inflammation remains under control.

3. Black turmeric and pepper

Currency with curminary compounds according to research results can slow the growth of cancer cells and reduce the formation of tumors in animals. Then black pepper contains piperin which significantly increases the absorption of dates.

Curcumin in turmeric against inflammation and has anti-cancer properties, concluded Doctor Sethi.