Who should not eat toad oil?
As a traditional Chinese medicinal material, toad oil has attracted attention again in recent years due to the health craze. However, not everyone is suitable for consuming toad oil. This article combines the hot health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the taboo groups and scientific basis for toad oil to help everyone avoid blind supplementation.
一、蛤蟆油的功效与争议
According to the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia", toad oil has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, tonifying the kidneys and replenishing essence, and is often used to treat symptoms such as fatigue cough and post-illness frailty. However, in recent hot discussions on the Internet, many experts have warned that toad oil is an animal medicine with high protein and cholesterol, and improper use may cause health risks.
| Ingredients | Content (per 100g) | Potential risks |
|---|---|---|
| protein | 45-55g | Increase the burden on the kidneys |
| cholesterol | 300-400mg | cardiovascular disease risk |
| estrogen-like substances | Trace amount | endocrine disruption |
2. Identify 7 categories of people who should not consume toad oil
| Crowd type | specific reasons | medical advice |
|---|---|---|
| People with allergies | May cause skin itching and difficulty breathing | Allergy testing required before use |
| Gout patients | High purine aggravates joint symptoms | Strictly prohibited |
| Pregnant and lactating women | Hormones affect fetal development | taboo |
| children teenagers | Interfere with normal endocrine system | Not allowed under 12 years old |
| Three high people | aggravate dyslipidemia | Requires medical guidance |
| Thyroid disease patients | May interfere with thyroid function | Use with caution |
| Postoperative recovery patients | Affect wound healing | Disabled for at least 3 months |
3. Warning on recent hot cases
A case exposed by a health blogger on August 5 showed that a 32-year-old woman developed symptoms of breast hyperplasia after taking toad oil for one month. Medical experts pointed out in the comment area that this is related to the biologically active substances in toad oil stimulating estrogen secretion.
4. Suggestions for safe use
1. A single dosage should not exceed 3-5 grams.
2. Take it continuously for no more than 2 weeks.
3. The best time to take it is autumn and winter.
4. Discontinue use immediately if abdominal distension or dizziness occurs.
5. Recommendation of alternatives
| demand | safe alternative | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Nourishes yin and moisturizes lungs | Sydney Lily Soup | No side effects |
| 补肾强身 | Black sesame walnut powder | Suitable for long-term consumption |
| Enhance immunity | Ganoderma spore powder | Regulate bidirectional immunity |
Conclusion: Health care needs to vary from person to person. While pursuing health, we must pay more attention to science and safety. It is recommended that before using toad oil, you must consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner for physical identification.
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