animal organs such as liver, intestines, heart, kidneys... are processed with many diverse dishes and are quite popular with many people. However, for middle-aged people - the period when the body begins to lose metabolic function, cardiovascular and hormonal function - the consumption of these foods needs to be carefully considered and adjusted accordingly.
Eating organs incorrectly can lead to negative health effects, from increased cholesterol to the risk of chronic diseases.
Cholesterol and high saturated fat
An animal liver, heart or mind are organs that are high in cholesterol and fat. Therefore, for middle-aged people, consuming too many organs can cause the bad cholesterol (LDL) index to increase, causing atherosclerosis, high blood pressure and high risk of stroke.
This is the reason why nutritionists recommend limiting the consumption of this food for middle-aged people.
Increased risk of gout
Animal organs are a rich source of purines - a substance that when metabolized will create uric acid in the blood. When uric acid increases, the risk of forming urateate crystals causes pain and swelling, leading to the risk of gout, especially in middle age when the kidneys' ability to excrete begins to decline.
Accumulation of toxins and heavy metals
The liver and kidneys are organs that play an important role in filtering out toxins in the body. When consuming too many organs, the body will be at risk of antibiotic resistance, growth hormones... This will seriously affect the liver, kidneys and nervous system for people eating organs.
Causes digestive disorders
Internal organs are a group of foods that are easily contagious if not cleaned and cooked thoroughly. Eating organs without hygiene can cause poisoning, diarrhea, intestinal inflammation...
In middle-aged people, the digestive system is weaker, so it is more likely to encounter the above problem if consuming unclean processed organ-based dishes.
In particular, middle-aged people often suffer from underlying diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, blood fat, and cardiovascular disease. Meanwhile, animal organs contain a lot of sodium, cholesterol and fat that is difficult to metabolize. Eating regularly not only makes the disease worse but also hinders the effectiveness of treatment, increasing the risk of long-term complications.
