"Do you know that all four members of the family were diagnosed with liver cancer because they didn't pay attention to the change of chopsticks when doing housework."
In the park, Dr. Li was giving a group of people a science about health cases, and the people around him were dumbfounded.
Aunt Lin had just finished shopping and happened to pass by the park on her way home. She paused and listened carefully to Dr. Lee's explanation.
Dr. Li is talking about a real-life case of a family of four, all of whom were hospitalized with liver cancer.
And the culprit turned out to be the wife who does housework every day, because she is too busy doing housework.
The moldy chopsticks have not been replaced for a long time, resulting in a large intake of aflatoxin in the whole family.
"Aflatoxin is a strong carcinogen that is mainly found in moldy foods, especially peanuts, corn, rice, etc."
Dr. Li explained: Because the family has not changed their chopsticks for a long time, Aspergillus flavus has grown on the chopsticks, and aflatoxin is produced.
They eat slowly and slowly ingest this carcinogen every day.
Aunt Lin was nervous when she heard this, and she recalled that the chopsticks at home seemed to have been used for a long time and had not been changed.
As a cashier in a supermarket, Aunt Lin is busy with work every day, and she has to do housework when she gets home, so she really rarely pays attention to these details.
Dr. Lee continued, "In fact, it is not uncommon for aflatoxin to cause liver cancer.
Especially in the hot and humid areas of the south, food and utensils are likely to be more susceptible to mold.
Long-term intake of aflatoxin can multiply the risk of liver cancer.
According to research, aflatoxin is a strong carcinogen that can directly damage liver cells and cause liver cancer.
Long-term intake of aflatoxin-containing foods or contact with contaminated utensils can pose a serious threat to human health.
Dr. Lee gave a specific example: I had a patient who liked to eat pickled peanuts.
As a result, because the peanuts were damp and moldy, he ingested a large amount of aflatoxin, and was finally diagnosed with liver cancer.
After hearing this, Aunt Lin decided to check the chopsticks at home and the food storage in the kitchen as soon as she returned home.
She remembered the set of chopsticks she had used for several years at home, and although it looked clean, it had been used for a long time.
After returning home, Aunt Lin immediately took action, she first checked the chopsticks in the kitchen.
She found that the tails of several pairs of chopsticks were already a little blackened, and she threw them all away without thinking about it.
Then, she checked the food storage in the kitchen, especially the moldy foods such as peanuts and rice, which are commonly eaten at home.
Sure enough, she found some food that showed signs of mold and disposed of it all.
Aunt Lin decided to change her chopsticks regularly and check the kitchen once a month to make sure there was no moldy food and utensils.
A few months later, Aunt Lin no longer had to worry about chopsticks and food at home.
She also told her colleagues and friends about the case.
I hope everyone can pay attention to these details and avoid serious health consequences due to neglect.
In modern family life, how to scientifically prevent the harm of aflatoxin and ensure the health of family members?
First of all, keep the kitchen and food storage environment dry to avoid moisture and mold on the food.
Secondly, regularly inspect and replace chopsticks and other tableware, especially wooden cutlery, to prevent the growth of Aspergillus flavus.
For foods that are prone to mold, such as peanuts, rice, etc.
Make sure it is stored in a dry and ventilated place and consume it as quickly as possible.
When buying food, be careful to choose fresh, undamp products.
Food desiccant and airtight containers can be used to preserve food when necessary.
Also, clean the kitchen regularly to maintain hygiene and avoid the growth of mold.
Through scientific and reasonable diet and storage management, the harm of aflatoxin can be effectively prevented and the health of family members can be protected.
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