How can men prevent liver cancer? Eating this every day is the most effective way to prevent liver cancer

Taiwan's "Health" magazine ranks the seven diseases that are most harmful to men's health, hoping to help men detect diseases early and take preventive measures.

1. Men are most afraid of cardiovascular diseases.

Arteriosclerosis means "man's worst enemy" in Latin. Indeed, because women have estrogen protection, they develop cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases about 10 years later than men. Moreover, cholesterol slowly deposits in the blood vessels of the heart or brain. Once blocked, heart disease or stroke will occur. Men should work harder to reduce their risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: after the age of 20, check cholesterol every 5 years. If abnormal, first quit smoking, then increase the amount of activity by at least half an hour every day, and eat more fruits and vegetables.

2. Liver cancer ranks first among the top ten cancers in men, claiming tens of thousands of lives every year.

Liver cancer has no symptoms and is difficult to detect. It can only be diagnosed through screening. Responsible men should check whether they are carrying the hepatitis virus as soon as possible. If confirmed, they must regularly check their liver function index and do abdominal ultrasound examinations. If you are a man with a big belly, be careful, fatty liver may also turn into cirrhosis or even liver cancer. It is best to lose weight and exercise as soon as possible.

3. Avoid lung cancer.

Lung cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in Taiwan. When you go to the doctor with symptoms such as coughing, blood in sputum, chest pain, and difficulty breathing, nearly 80% of people are already in the late stage of lung cancer. Not smoking can reduce the risk of lung cancer by 90%, and it will also reduce the chances of your wife getting lung cancer.

4. Say no to gout.

People diagnosed with gout before the age of 40 account for 1/3 of all patients. More and more high school boys come to see gout. Huang Guojin, attending physician of the specialist department of National Taiwan University Hospital in Taiwan, said that boys overeat or even drink alcohol to celebrate festivals or activities, which is very likely to induce the disease. To prevent gout, you should refuse to eat too much animal offal and drink alcohol. As soon as alcohol enters the stomach, it will produce uric acid during metabolism in the body, which will increase the uric acid in the blood; alcohol will also hinder the excretion of uric acid. It is also necessary to avoid overeating. The fluctuation of uric acid levels will accelerate the deposition of uric acid sodium salts and cause gout.

5. Protect the prostate.

In Taiwan, although prostate cancer ranks fifth in incidence and seventh in mortality among male cancers, it is rising rapidly. Last year, 936 people died, surpassing cervical cancer. Taiwanese men know little about prostate cancer, and more than half of patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage. Like many other cancers, prostate cancer is closely related to lifestyle habits. Experts suggest eating more red fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, red grapefruits and watermelons, which are rich in lycopene and can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Soy products such as soy milk and tofu can inhibit the secretion of male hormones that nourish tumor growth. Drink more tea, because tea contains catechins, which can also protect the prostate.

6. Get rid of diabetes.

High blood sugar can damage the kidneys. Pan Wenhan, a researcher at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, found that half of diabetics over the age of 19 do not know they are ill. High blood sugar can damage the heart, eyes, nerves and kidneys, and wear down men. Obesity and a large waistline are the breeding ground for diabetes, so exercise and a healthy diet are the way to prevent it.

7. Stay away from depression.

People often think that women are more likely to commit suicide, but in fact, the suicide mortality rate of men is 2.2 times that of women. Depression is the seventh biggest killer of men's health. Depression is not only a bad mood, but also affects physical health. Depression affects the body and mind, causing varying degrees of insomnia, loss of appetite and general weakness, which also increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Liu Zongxian, a psychiatrist at the Songde Branch of Taipei Municipal United Hospital, suggested that as long as insomnia and lack of energy occur, you should be alert and actively seek medical treatment.

Eating grapes every day can prevent liver cancer

Fruits can not only supplement the vitamins needed by the human body, but also prevent primary liver cancer.

In the United States, a fruit called raspberry is rich in "tannic acid". Experts mixed "tannic acid" with liver cancer cells and found that "tannic acid" can actually inhibit tumor growth.

In fact, fruits such as grapes and apples also have anti-cancer effects. Among them, grape skin contains anthocyanins, flavonoids, plant polyphenols and other highly effective anti-cancer substances. Moreover, substances with antioxidant effects, tumor cell proliferation inhibition and angiogenesis promotion can be extracted from grapes and apples.

Studies have found that hepatitis B virus carriers, people in rural areas who consume moldy food for a long time, and high-risk groups with a family history of genetic diseases can effectively prevent primary liver cancer by eating fruits such as raspberries and grapes for a long time.

How to eat fruits? There are three points to note: First, eat at least two kinds of fruits such as grapes, apples or oranges every day. If you eat them with three or more vegetables such as cauliflower, tomatoes, carrots, etc., the effect will be better; second, grapes, apples and other fruits need to be soaked, washed and eaten with the peel; third, the daily intake of vegetables and fruits should not be less than 400-500 grams, and the variety of fruits and vegetables should be as many as possible.