Research has found that eating late-night snacks can easily lead to stomach cancer. Relevant experts once investigated the dietary habits of people in the 30-40 age group, and the results showed that among stomach cancer patients, 38.4% had irregular dinner times. Why is eating late-night snacks more likely to cause stomach cancer?
First, the lifespan of gastric mucosal epithelial cells is very short. They need to be renewed and regenerated about every 2-3 days. This regeneration and repair process generally occurs when the gastrointestinal tract is resting at night. If you often eat at night, the gastrointestinal tract cannot get the necessary rest, and the repair of its mucosa cannot proceed smoothly.
Secondly, when sleeping at night, the late-night food stays in the stomach for a long time, which can promote the secretion of a large amount of gastric juice, irritating the gastric mucosa. Over time, this can easily lead to erosion and ulcers of the gastric mucosa and weakened resistance. If the food contains carcinogens, such as frequently eating fried, grilled, pan-fried, or cured foods, and it stays in the stomach for a long time, it is more likely to have an adverse effect on the mucosa, which in turn can lead to stomach cancer.