Ginger is an important condiment for the Chinese people. It is evident from the saying that “when eating radish in summer and eating ginger, not having a doctor prescribe medicine,†“ging ginger in four seasons, and sweeping all diseasesâ€. However, it was recently reported on the Internet that eating ginger has the risk of liver cancer. Is this statement correct?
Jinghua Times reporter Qian Yuyang
Rumors: Eat ginger easily get liver cancer
“Ginger contains a carcinogenic substance known as baicalein, which is prone to induce liver cancer. In China's Regulations on the Administration of Precursor Chemicals implemented in 2005, Baicalein was also listed as a precursor chemical. Do not eat ginger later. Terrible, it is simply a chronic suicide." A few days ago, news that ginger will induce liver cancer was relayed by a large number of users in the circle of friends, causing some netizens to worry.
It is understood that the appearance of this rumor mainly stems from a study by the US FDA. Ginger contains an unhealthy ingredient called baicalein. Studies in the United States have shown that baicalein can cause liver cancer. Adding 0.04% to 1% of safrole to mice's feed can induce liver cancer in mice from 150 days to 2 years. The process of metabolic transformation of baicalein into active carcinogens is now relatively clear: baicalein is first metabolized into phenethyl alcohol in mice and then activated to be converted into acetate or sulfate, becoming the ultimate carcinogen. If baicalin is combined with an oxidant, it will produce a more carcinogenic activity of epoxy safrole.
Ginger does not induce liver cancer
Baicalein is mainly found in natural aroma oils such as sassafras oil, big leaf eucalyptus oil, South American Brazilian sassafras oil, and North American sassafras oil. These raw materials may be used to make edible natural flavors. In addition, small amounts of safrole are also contained in ginger, soybean meal, laurel and other seasonings. The Guidelines for the Use of Edible Flavors, currently being developed by the International Codex Committee on Food Additives, stipulate that the maximum amount of safrole in foods and beverages is 1 mg/kg.
Yang Xizhong, deputy chairman and secretary-general of the China Hepatitis Prevention Foundation, said that the rumors that eating ginger may lead to liver cancer are certain and justified. However, the moderate amount of ginger and cancer does not have much to do with it, and it will not necessarily lead to cancer. If
This refuses to eat ginger, which is also somewhat overkill. "First of all, baicalein is a class 2 carcinogen and its carcinogenic effect is far from aflatoxin. Secondly, there is very little baicalin contained in the moldy ginger. If it is only used for cooking, it will not reach 1 mg. /kg cordon."
However, eating bad ginger or eating too much ginger is another matter. Hazardous substances such as baicalein produced by bad ginger will rapidly increase, and long-term consumption will increase the risk of cancer. If the consumer finds that the ginger heart is darkened, becomes turbid, or sprouts from the ginger, it means the ginger has broken. In addition, ginger will suffer from heat metamorphism will give birth to white hair, ginger will produce toxins after freezing, such "abnormal ginger" do not buy food.
How can we prevent liver cancer
In China, the risk factors associated with liver cancer mainly include hepatitis virus infection, food aflatoxin contamination, long-term alcoholism and so on. At present, from a clinical point of view, 90% of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, which is closely related to hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Yang Xizhong said that liver cancer is known as the cancer king and there are currently no specific treatment methods, so it is difficult to cure, but liver cancer can be prevented.
Liver cancer can be prevented by vaccination, which is a primary prevention. Hepatitis B vaccines are currently routinely inoculated, but there are still a few areas that are not strictly enforced. Birth-inoculated hepatitis B vaccine can generally be administered
After 15-20 years, if the re-examination antibody titer is too low after this period of time, it is recommended to vaccinate the vaccine again. In addition, if you are diagnosed with chronic hepatitis, you must take the initiative to receive treatment.
Experts also recommend preventing liver cancer, not eating moldy foods, keeping away from tobacco and alcohol, and high-fat diets. The long-term consumption of mildewed food may lead to the formation of liver cancer. For high-risk groups with hepatitis B or C infection, alcohol abuse, diabetes, and a family history of liver cancer, AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) + abdominal ultrasound examination should be performed every 6 months for early detection.
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