Money Today reporter Kim So-yeon | 2024.03.18 17:51
Endometriosis is a common disease that affects 1 in 10 women./Photo = Getty Images The number of women suffering from “endometriosis”, which is known to affect 1 in 10 women, is on the rise. It seems that there is no other solution to this disease other than painkillers and hormone therapy, but it is known that the symptoms can be significantly reduced simply by changing the diet. Experts recommend paying particular attention to four foods. On the 18th, the British Daily Mail recommended that endometriosis patients consume omega-3-rich fish and fiber, citing interviews with nutritionists and past research data. On the other hand, he warned that red meat, dairy and processed foods can make symptoms worse.
The outlet published an interview with Lorna Driver-Davies, a registered nutritional therapist.
“Omega-3s have anti-inflammatory properties,” said Driver-Davies, a nutritionist who works at the supplement company Wild Nutrition. “Endometriosis is also an inflammatory disease, so eat at least two servings of fish a week, or something like that. “If that’s difficult, take flaxseed oil, walnuts and eggs,” she advised.
Vegetables rich in dietary fiber are good for endometriosis patients because they limit the hormone “estrogen”, which worsens endometriosis, and excrete it regularly. Among the vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are particularly recommended.
The fruit and vegetable section of a large supermarket in Seoul. /Photo=NewsisRed meat is a representative food that should be avoided. Driver Davis said, “Many studies have shown that women with endometriosis have reduced pain and symptoms when they don’t eat meat or reduce it,” adding, “However, because it contains vitamins and nutrients like iron and B12, don’t rule it out.” from your diet and only consume it once a week.”It’s good to do,” she said. Fried foods, processed foods with a lot of sugar, and alcohol are also foods to avoid. According to a 2022 study published in Scientific Reports, fried and processed foods contain more trans fats, and women who enjoy these foods are more likely to develop endometriosis.
“Sugar and alcohol are both ‘anti-nutrients’ that cause inflammation, and processed foods contain bad fats and preservatives that can cause more inflammation,” Driver-Davis added.
Endometriosis is a disease in which the endometrial tissue, which should be inside the uterus, is found in places other than the uterus and the prevalence rate is high especially in young people. It often occurs when shed endometrial tissue re-enters the uterus due to reflux of menstrual blood. Endometriosis not only causes extreme pain and excessive bleeding during menstruation, but it can also cause infertility.
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