3 Vegetables Are Included in the 'Carcinogenic List', Eating them Can Cause Cancer? The real carcinogens are these 3 foods

As the saying goes, disease enters through the mouth, and many diseases are related to people's eating habits.

In terms of diet, we pay attention to nutritionally balanced and comprehensive, healthy and regular, and we should not be hungry or full. Little do they know that some common foods are likely to promote the occurrence of cancer, so it is necessary to prevent cancer scientifically.

1. Houttuynia cordata contains aristolochic acid, will it cause cancer if eaten?

Houttuynia cordata, also known as Zheergen, is a food that people in Sichuan and Guizhou regions like to eat. However, there have been rumors that Houttuynia cordata contains aristolochic acid, which may cause cancer if eaten regularly. Is this statement true?

The researchers conducted experiments on mice and found that the more aristolochic acid injected, the greater and faster the incidence of liver cancer in mice.

Moreover, 62 patients with liver cancer were studied, and it was found that 1/4 of the patients had been exposed to aristolochic acid. It is believed that aristolochic acid can indeed induce liver cancer, and with the increase of intake, the probability of suffering from liver cancer also increases. bigger.

Although Houttuynia cordata also contains substances such as aristolochic lactam, it is not the same thing as aristolochic acid. There is no clear evidence that these substances can cause cancer , so Houttuynia cordata is edible.

2. Three kinds of vegetables have been included in the "carcinogenic list", true or false?

There are rumors that several vegetables have also been included in the list of carcinogens, which makes people tremble. Is this statement true or false?

1. Fresh fungus

Some people claim that fresh fungus contains the photosensitive substance porphyrin, which may cause abnormal skin discomfort and induce skin cancer after being ingested into the human body and exposed to the sun, but in fact many foods contain photosensitive substances, but this ingredient does not Strange, it will not affect normal consumption.

2. Unripe tomatoes

It is said that unripe tomatoes contain a lot of alkaloids, and eating too much may cause poisoning and even gastric or intestinal cancer.

What is certain is that unripe tomatoes do contain tomatine. Excessive intake of this substance will cause a poisoning reaction, and it will gradually decrease as the tomatoes mature. However, eating unripe tomatoes will cause cancer is a bit one-sided. After all, cancer It is the result of a combination of factors.

3. Bracken

The claim that bracken is carcinogenic has horrified many friends. Although the proto-fernin in bracken does have a certain carcinogenic effect, the occurrence of cancer is related to the dose and the joint action of many other factors. It cannot be absolutely said that one Food can cause cancer.

3. What you really want to eat less are these 3 kinds of food

Foods that can really cause diseases to enter through the mouth may be the following types, and it is better to eat less in general.

1. Chinese style salted fish

Chinese-style salted fish requires high salt content, which may produce carcinogenic nitrosamines after ingestion. The World Health Organization has listed Chinese-style salted fish as a carcinogen.

2. Alcohol

The main component of alcohol is ethanol. After entering the human body, it will produce acetaldehyde, a metabolite. Acetaldehyde can cause damage to the liver. Long-term alcoholism can cause hepatitis in mild cases, and liver cancer in severe cases.

3. Moldy food

Moldy food contains aflatoxin, which is a clear carcinogen. Long-term consumption of moldy food can cause poisoning in mild cases, and lay the groundwork for cancer in severe cases.

Be vigilant about cancer, but also believe in science, don’t believe in rumors, eat less Chinese-style salted fish, moldy food, drink less alcohol, etc., ensure healthy eating habits, stay away from cancer-causing factors, exercise properly, and do regular physical examinations Check and so on.

References:

[1] "Real Hammer! Aristolochic acid causes liver cancer, Chinese herbal medicine, can Houttuynia still be eaten? ".Pineapple Factor. 2019-07-27

[2] "Can't Believe It! Are these vegetables actually "cancer-causing vegetables"? Many people don't know...". Popular Science China. 2020-07-04

[3] "It is the only vegetable listed as a carcinogen! Now it's the season, don't cook it for your family anymore". Family Doctor. 2021-04-19

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