Regularly eating fish can effectively reduce the risk of stroke, is beneficial for alleviating cardiovascular diseases, and can also prevent Alzheimer's disease. However, the type of fish below has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen!
I. This fish is a Group 1 carcinogen
On the World Health Organization's list of carcinogens, Chinese salted fish has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This includes salted fish, grilled fish, and canned fish, which many people enjoy. These types of fish are not only high in salt but also contain a significant amount of fat. It is particularly important to note that preserved fish has been listed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a carcinogenic food, which can increase the risk of various cancers and is one of the foods that are harmful to human health.
II. These people should eat less fish
1. Gout patients: Because fish contains purine substances, and gout is caused by a disorder in purine metabolism in the human body.
2. Patients with bleeding disorders: Patients with bleeding disorders such as thrombocytopenia, hemophilia, and vitamin K deficiency should eat less or no fish, because the eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) found in fish can inhibit platelet aggregation, thereby worsening the bleeding symptoms of patients with bleeding disorders.
3. Patients with cirrhosis: In cirrhosis, the body has difficulty producing clotting factors, and with low platelet counts, bleeding is easily triggered. If they then consume fish rich in eicosapentaenoic acid, such as sardines, mackerel, and tuna, it can cause the condition to worsen dramatically, making a bad situation even worse.
4. Tuberculosis patients: When taking isoniazid, consuming certain fish can easily cause allergic reactions. Mild reactions include nausea, headache, skin flushing, and conjunctival congestion. Severe reactions may include palpitations, numbness and swelling of the lips and face, rashes, diarrhea, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, elevated blood pressure, and even hypertensive crisis and cerebral hemorrhage.