Li Jian, a fitness enthusiast, believes that a high-protein diet is an important way to build a strong body. As a result, eggs play an integral role in her daily diet, and sometimes she even consumes five or six a day as a way to supplement her protein needs.
Recently, however, she has experienced some unusual reactions in her body, often waking up late at night from pain in her abdomen. After experiencing a severe pain, Li Jian decisively decided to go to the hospital for an examination.
The results of the test shocked her like a bolt from the blue, and the doctor told her that her liver function had been severely impaired and she had been diagnosed with early-stage liver cancer. The doctor further explained that although eggs are a nutritious food, long-term excessive consumption may cause irreversible damage to the liver.
Faced with this sudden blow, Li Jian fell into deep doubts and self-doubts: how could it be that his beloved egg led to the diagnosis of cancer?
2020年，中國癌症相關死亡人數高達239.78萬，其中肝癌佔據重要比例。在中國，肝癌的死亡病例數達到32萬例，位居所有癌症死亡病例的第二位；新發病例數則為37萬例，位列所有癌症新發病例數的第四位。
So, does eating eggs really cause liver cancer? Does this view hold water?
In fact, normal consumption of eggs does not directly cause liver cancer. However, in certain cases, excessive intake or improper cooking methods may indirectly induce liver cancer.
First, while eggs themselves do not cause liver cancer, improper cooking may negatively affect their nutritional value and even produce harmful substances, such as acrylamide that may be produced by high-temperature frying or frying, which are associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancer.
In addition, if eggs are not stored properly and mildew occurs, strong carcinogens such as aflatoxin may be produced. Therefore, it is crucial to choose eggs that are fresh and properly preserved.
Intake is also one of the key factors affecting health. Although eggs are packed with nutrients, excessive consumption can be a burden on the body. It is recommended to consume 2-0 eggs per day to meet the nutritional needs of most people.
For certain populations, such as patients with liver disease, impaired liver function may not be able to effectively metabolize some components of eggs, so egg intake needs to be more strictly controlled. At the same time, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as a balanced diet, moderate exercise, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, is also an important measure to prevent liver cancer.
Lifestyle habits have a significant impact on health, and they can directly affect our quality of life and physical health. Good habits can help maintain good health, while bad habits can increase the risk of developing diseases, including liver cancer. In particular, the following three habits need to be paid close attention to and improved in our daily lives.
首先是長期熬夜，尤其在夜裡11:00到淩晨1:00這一時段，這是肝臟進行最佳排毒工作的時間，熬夜會嚴重影響肝臟的解毒功能，進而影響血液供應和細胞營養，降低身體抵抗力，增加患肝癌的風險。
The second is long-term bad emotional state, such as depression, which not only suppresses the mental state, but also affects the normal function of the liver, reduces the body's immune regulation ability, and increases the possibility of cancer.
Sitting for a long time will stiffen the joints, tendons and ligaments, reduce flexibility, lead to obstruction of blood circulation in the liver, and at the same time, it is easy to cause depression and irritability, causing damage to the liver.
Therefore, in order to prevent the occurrence of liver cancer, it is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoid staying up late, limit alcohol and tobacco consumption, pay attention to a balanced diet and maintain appropriate physical activity.
Liver cancer is often described as a "silent killer" due to the difficulty of detecting early symptoms. However, please note that once the following four symptoms appear, it is important to seek medical attention in time to check the risk of liver cancer.
Patients with early liver cancer may experience epigastric discomfort, especially after meals, which is often mistaken for cholecystitis or gallstones.
Loss of appetite is also one of the common symptoms, patients may lose interest in eating, feel the upper abdomen feel full after a meal, and many people mistakenly regard it as indigestion and ignore the best time for treatment.
Another notable phenomenon is unexplained weight loss, as damage to liver cells affects the liver's ability to metabolize fats and proteins, leading to malnutrition and rapid weight loss.
In addition, persistent feeling of fatigue and fatigue is also one of the common symptoms, which are similar to those of chronic hepatitis and are mainly related to digestive dysfunction and nutrient absorption problems. Therefore, paying attention to subtle changes in the body is essential for early detection and treatment of diseases.