Celery is a very common vegetable, rich in dietary fiber, which can mechanically stimulate intestinal peristalsis to promote bowel movements, reduce the incidence of constipation and colorectal cancer, and also clear away heat and detoxify. However, celery is regarded by many as an "accelerator" for nodules, which has caused widespread concern and controversy.
1. Celery is considered to be an "accelerator" of thyroid nodules
Mainly because celery contains a substance called apigenin. Apigenin is considered a hormone-like substance that affects the body's endocrine system and promotes the growth of thyroid nodules.
If the body consumes too much apigenin, it may cause the growth of thyroid nodules to accelerate and even cause the nodules to become cancerous.
Second, in fact, apigenin is not a "plus" for thyroid nodulesSpeed agent".
The growth rate and direction of thyroid nodules mainly depend on factors such as the nature, size, and location of the nodules. For some benign thyroid nodules.
Even high amounts of apigenin ingested do not cause accelerated nodule growth. Conversely, for some malignant thyroid nodules, ingestion of even a small amount of apigenin may cause the nodule to grow faster.
Third, the intake of apigenin is not unlimited
The amount of apigenin that the human body needs to consume per day is limited, generally not exceeding 100 mg. If this amount is exceeded, it may cause some adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal upset, heart palpitations, headache, etc. Therefore, moderate consumption of celery does not cause significant effects on the growth of thyroid nodules.
Fourth, the doctor reminds: noIf you want nodules to become cancerous, try to eat as little as possible
1. High-iodine food
Iodine is an important component of the thyroid gland, but consuming too much iodine can cause the growth of thyroid nodules to increase. Therefore, for patients with thyroid nodules, they should try to avoid intake of high-iodine foods, such as kelp, seaweed, sea cucumber, shrimp skin, etc.
2. Irritating food
Irritating foods can irritate thyroid nodules, causing them to grow faster. Therefore, for patients with thyroid nodules, they should try to avoid the intake of irritating foods such as chili, ginger, garlic, etc.
3. High-fat foods
High-fat foods increase the burden on the thyroid gland and lead to accelerated growth of thyroid nodules. Therefore, for patients with thyroid nodules, they should try to avoid consuming high-fat foods, such as fatty meats, fried foods, etc.
4. High-sugar foods
High-sugar foods can cause blood sugar to rise, which stimulates the growth of thyroid nodules to accelerate. Therefore, for patients with thyroid nodules, they should try to avoid consuming high-sugar foods such as candy, desserts, etc.
Summary: Although celery is considered to be an "accelerator" of thyroid nodules, in fact, moderate consumption of celery does not have a significant effect on the growth of thyroid nodules.