The 11p drink that could fight cancer cells and boost liver health, according to experts

Throughout history, people have turned to Mother Nature's pharmacy, harnessing herbs and botanicals to bolster their wellness. Among these natural elixirs, tea has become a household staple for those seeking a healthy boost.

Recent studies have highlighted the potential for dandelion tea to combat cancer cells and give your liver a leg up.

Good Housekeeping threw the spotlight on a study that hinted at dandelion tea's ability to knock out certain skin cancer cells. The 2011 study declared, "In this study of human melanoma cells, we show that Dandelion Root Extract is more than a worthy chemopreventative, it is fast-acting, nontoxic, and therefore specific in its targeting of human melanoma cancer cells, making it a valuable chemotherapeutic."

Chatting with the magazine, expert Kevin Spelman explained, "What it does is it helps you dump bile from your liver, and when you dump bile, essentially it's like reaching in and squeezing a sponge. You get the liver to dump the bile, and it takes toxins with it."

And as if giving your liver a detox isn't enough, Spelman noted that dandelion tea could be kind to your kidneys as well, thanks to the antioxidant bang it packs, reports .

Asserting the protective prowess of the tea, he remarked, "There are some compounds in there that are very strong antioxidants, and antioxidants, generally speaking, have a protective effect on the tissues that they see."

Dandelion tea is not only a potential health booster but also easy on the wallet. You can snag a box of 120 teabags from the well-known brand Clipper for just £13.95 on Amazon, which boils down to a mere 11p per cup.

But it's not just dandelion tea that's stirring up interest in the health community; coffee has been making waves too. A slew of recent studies have suggested that coffee might be good for our health.

Earlier this year, ZOE founder Professor Tim Spector shared his insights on , noting: "Studies are showing the coffee drinkers have lower rates of heart disease than non-coffee drinkers. There's certainly no excess in cancers or mortality to suggest there was any bad effects."

He cautioned, however, that some individuals may be more sensitive to caffeine, experiencing a quicker heartbeat and other noticeable effects, though these don't tend to be lethal or cause lasting harm.

In his post, Professor Spector highlighted the importance of moderation when it comes to coffee consumption. While some might reap significant benefits, others might not see the same effects.

Delving deeper, he shared a personal note: "I can't start my day without coffee, and I'm not alone, over 2 billion cups are drunk every single day but what tis this habit doing for our health? Well, like most things, it probably depends on your biology."

"Whilst coffee is packed full of polyphenols and fibre that have been shown to benefit your gut health, for those of us who are sensitive to caffeine the costs may outweigh these benefits."