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Doctor Spakhov: cabbage reduces the carcinogenic effects of fried meat on the body

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Therapist Konstantin Spakhov: cabbage contains substances that weaken the action of carcinogens in fried meat.

Doctor Spakhov recalled that frying meat contributes to the fact that carcinogens dangerous to the body are formed in the product. For example, when studying barbecue, the presence of heterocyclic amines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons was revealed in it. Penetrating into the body in large quantities, these compounds can provoke the development of cancer.

Talking to the publication “AiF”, the doctor Spakhov noticed: the use of cabbage helps to resist the dangerous action of carcinogens in fried meat. The doctor said that the vegetable contains substances that stimulate the activity of enzymes that reduce the carcinogenic effect of meat.

The doctor told which cabbage protects the body from developing cancer

“In addition to cabbage, the consumption of barbecue and meat in general is always necessary accompany with a large amount of any greenery, ”the specialist emphasized.
Konstantin Spakhov explained that green vegetables and herbs contain chlorophyll – this substance has the ability to block the action of heme, which makes meat red. When the digestive system digests heme, substances are formed that act as toxins (in particular, due to their action on tissues, intestinal cancer can occur).

Doctors have discovered how to reduce the harm of fried meat

Earlier, the portal MedikForum.ru wrote that the consumption of bell pepper prevents the development of age-related diseases.

Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.

Konstantin Spakhov Konstantin Spakhov healthy lifestyle physician, gastroenterologist, candidate of medical sciences