The known role of green tea in the prevention of gastric cancer
Green tea has a known role in preventing stomach cancer, said a gastroenterologist. Tomatoes are effective in preventing cancer because they have antioxidants.
Cigarettes and hookahs, the sun’s ultraviolet rays, alcohol consumption and alcoholic beverages all play a major role in causing cancer, said Dr. Khoshnood at the Cancer Conference.
Emphasizing the prevention of cancer, he said: Diet modification has an effective role in cancer prevention.
According to a faculty member at Yazd University of Medical Sciences, very hot beverages such as coffee and tea can lead to cancer.
Less consumption of fruits and vegetables, salty foods, vitamin A deficiency, high consumption of animal fats and fried foods, high consumption of cabbage and potatoes due to starch are effective in causing gastrointestinal cancer, he said.
Dr. Khoshnood mentioned long-term changes in the order and defecation, any bleeding from different parts of the body, the appearance of any mass in the body and indigestion in old age and recommended: See a doctor as soon as you see these symptoms.
Improper diet, excessive consumption of red meat and increasing age and genetics are the causes of colon cancer, said the gastroenterologist, referring to the causes of colon cancer.
He also mentioned long-term diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, weight loss and loss of appetite as the most common symptoms of colon cancer, and said that a high-fiber, low-fat diet can be used to prevent the disease.
Fortunately, the onset of colorectal cancer is first diagnosed with a polyp, and it takes 5 to 10 years for the cancer to develop, he said. Also, in order to prevent the occurrence of this cancer, we have the opportunity to remove the lesion with the device and prevent the occurrence of cancer.
He emphasized hygiene, periodic testing, and hepatitis B vaccination to prevent cancer.
Green tea has a known role in preventing stomach cancer, said the gastroenterologist and liver specialist. Consumption of soy and legumes, especially in diabetics, prevents cancer.
Emphasizing on losing weight and increasing physical activity, Dr. Khoshnood said: Any person can gain weight after the age of 5 kg, otherwise he must have proper physical activity.
This gastroenterologist emphasized on consuming 600 to 800 grams of cereals per day during the day.
He also recommended that the consumption of red meat be reduced to 80 grams per day and that more fish and chicken be used.
The faculty member of Yazd University of Medical Sciences recommended the consumption of olive oil and sesame and said: salt consumption, especially in children, should be reduced and grilled and smoked foods should be avoided.
