What nutrients are needed to prevent liver cancer? Five factors that are most likely to induce liver cancer

China is a country with a high incidence of liver disease. According to a survey, one in every 12 Chinese people has liver disease. In recent years, more and more people have been suffering from liver diseases such as fatty liver, alcoholic liver, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer. How to protect our liver has become something that many people are eager to know. To protect the liver, we must know what the liver wants most.

Five factors that are most likely to cause liver cancer

1. Viral hepatitis:

Viral hepatitis is one of the more common causes of liver cancer. Generally speaking, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are closely related to the cause of liver cancer. It is reported that in HBV-positive liver cancer patients, HBV genes can be seen integrated into the DNA of liver cancer cells, so HBV is considered an important factor in the development of liver cancer.

2. Liver cirrhosis:

There is a close relationship between cirrhosis and liver cancer. According to statistics, it usually takes about 7 years for cirrhosis to develop into liver cancer. Therefore, this is one of the causes of liver cancer.

3. Alcohol poisoning:

This is also a common cause of liver cancer. Alcohol poisoning can cause alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis. In alcoholic hepatitis or cirrhosis, the number of Kupffer cells decreases, which can increase the occurrence of liver cancer.

4. Drugs:

Regular use of certain drugs can also cause liver cancer. Many drugs put a heavy burden on the liver. If your liver's metabolic function is not very good, you must be vigilant and not use drugs indiscriminately. Certain drugs have a cumulative effect and can cause liver cancer.

5. Aflatoxin in diet:

Current studies on trace elements and the causes of liver cancer have found that liver cancer mortality is negatively correlated with selenium content in the environment and negatively correlated with residents' blood selenium levels. Animal experiments have shown that selenium can block aflatoxin-induced liver cancer in rats and ducks.

What nutrients are needed to prevent liver cancer?

1. Protein can repair the liver

“High-protein, low-calorie” foods such as eggs, tofu, milk, fish, chicken, sesame seeds, pine nuts, etc. are the liver’s favorite.

[Function of protein] The rich protein in these foods is like a "repairman" for the liver, which can repair liver cells and promote liver cell regeneration.

[Intake Tips] A normal person should consume more than 90 grams of high-quality protein every day. For people with damaged or weakened liver function, eating more high-protein foods is more conducive to the liver's recovery and prevents it from further damage.

People with acute hepatitis should not consume less than 80 grams of protein per day; patients with cirrhosis should not consume less than 100 grams.

2. Function of sugar: Most people don’t know that sugar is an important substance for protecting the liver. Each gram of glucose can provide about 70% of the energy needed by the human body. If a person is in a state of lack of energy for a long time, it will affect the liver function. Sugar can also synthesize a substance called glycogen, which is stored in the liver and can prevent toxins ingested into the body from damaging liver cells.

[Intake Tips] Except for diabetics, ordinary people can calculate how much sugar they should eat every day according to their weight. Take 1 gram of sugar per kilogram of body weight, and an adult weighing 60 kilograms should not take more than 60 grams of sugar per day. According to this standard, it will not only not shorten your life, but also be beneficial to your health. Generally speaking, the main sources of sugar are rice, pasta, white sugar, honey, juice, fruit, etc. A large spoonful of jam contains about 15 grams of sugar, a can of cola contains about 37 grams of sugar, 3 small pieces of chocolate contain about 9 grams of sugar, and a roll of ice cream contains about 10 grams of sugar.

3. Vitamin A can fight liver cancer

The liver is the body's "warehouse" for storing vitamins. When the liver is damaged, the ability of the "warehouse" to store vitamins will also decrease.

[Function of Vitamin A] Studies have shown that vitamin A can protect the liver, prevent and inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells in the liver. It can restore the function of normal tissues and help chemotherapy patients reduce the recurrence rate of cancer.

[Intake Tips] Wang Xingguo said that the daily intake of vitamin A required by the human body is: 800 micrograms for men and 750 micrograms for women. Do not exceed 3,000 micrograms to avoid damaging the liver. Eating one carrot, 65 grams of chicken liver, 200 grams of canned tuna or a glass of milk every day can meet the requirement. Tomatoes, carrots, spinach, animal liver, cod liver oil and dairy products also contain a lot of vitamin A.

4. B vitamins are the liver's "gas station"

[Functions of B vitamins] B vitamins are like "oil depots" in the body. They can accelerate the metabolism of substances and convert them into energy. They can not only "refuel" the liver, but also repair liver function and prevent liver fat degeneration, thereby playing a role in preventing fatty liver. People who love to drink should especially supplement more, because studies have shown that B vitamins can enhance the liver's tolerance to alcohol, thereby playing a role in protecting the liver. Since B vitamins can dissolve in water and stay in the body for only a few hours, they must be supplemented every day.

[Intake Tips] Wang Xingguo said that people who already have liver disease should take in between 10 mg and 30 mg a day, and the maximum should not exceed 30 mg. Pork, soybeans, rice, mushrooms and other foods are rich in B vitamins, but it is difficult to take them all, so you can choose some supplements.

5. The liver likes green foods

[Functions of green food] Studies have found that green, white and light blue can help reduce the psychological stress and fear of liver disease patients. Outdoor green tree-shaded lawns, calm lakes and elegant green environments can promote the recovery of liver disease patients.

[Intake Tips] Placing a pot of green plants on your desk, choosing light-colored wall colors when decorating, and even wearing more light green clothes can all help nourish your liver. Chinese medicine says: "Green enters the liver meridian." Green food can help the circulation and metabolism of liver qi, eliminate fatigue, and relieve liver depression. Eating more dark or green foods can nourish and protect the liver, such as broccoli, spinach, green apples, etc.

6. Vitamin E is a new weapon for liver protection

[Function of Vitamin E] Scientists from the Queen Sofia University Hospital in Spain recently stated that vitamin E can prevent the aging of liver tissue.