Does fern cause cancer

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Pteridium aquilinum is common in southern China. Many food lovers are so fond of children eating it that many people think it can cause cancer. So today, let's discuss the cancer problem of Pteridium aquilinum.

Does fern cause cancer

First: first of all, our patients need to have a deep understanding of Pteridium itself. The substances related to cancer in Pteridium include phenyloxalic acid, pteridolactam, flavanols, lutein and some substances similar to lutein.

Second: patients also need to know that the content of carcinogens is the highest in the rhizome of Pteridium aquilinum, followed by the leaves. According to the carcinogenic experiments of Pteridium aquilinum in many countries in the world, Pteridium aquilinum can induce colorectal cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer and leukemia in rats.

Third: there are many scientists also cooked processed Pteridium carcinogenic experiments show that even processed Pteridium, can also induce cancer. Scientists tell us that Pteridium aquilinum can't cure cancer, so we'd better not eat it indiscriminately.

matters needing attention

Through my explanation, I believe that most patients have a new understanding of Pteridium aquilinum, so in the future life, our patients must pay attention to these problems.