What is the danger of fast carbohydrates and how do we reduce them?

Dr. Elizaveta Dzantieva, an endocrinologist, revealed the dangers of fast carbohydrates and how their negative impact on the body can be reduced.

In an interview with Sputnik Radio, the doctor points out that carbohydrates provide energy for all ongoing processes in the body. That is, it is necessary for humans. Based on their chemical composition, carbohydrates are divided into slow (cereals, pasta, whole grain bread) and fast (sugar, honey, fruit juice, pies, sweet fruits). This means that the absorption of the first group into the body is slow and gradual. The second is absorbed into the body quickly, leading to a sudden rise in the level of insulin in the blood. Therefore, these carbohydrates pose a danger to human health.

She says: “Splitting carbohydrates quickly leads to hyperinsulinemia. After a short period, the person feels hungry again, and the body begins to feel the need for carbohydrates, especially sweet foods. Therefore, when fast carbohydrates are abused, people develop a tendency to disturb the metabolism.” High carbohydrate diet, insulin resistance, increased risk of diabetes, and may suffer from blood vessel and liver problems, etc.

According to her, to reduce their health risks, carbohydrate metabolism can be “slowed down” by eating complex foods with them.

She says: “There should be a mixture of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. For example, whole fruits contain fructose, that is, carbohydrates, as well as dietary fiber. As for fruit juice, it is the extract of sugar from the fruit, and it is without fiber, so the body absorbs fructose from the juice faster than Whole fruits. The same can be said about protein bars, which in addition to carbohydrates contain proteins. Therefore, they break down slower than a simple piece of chocolate. This includes porridges rich in fast carbohydrates, as eating them leads to a rise in insulin levels. But when eaten with eggs, cheese, meat and fish The process of insulin secretion slows down.

What are the most important factors for prostate cancer?

Dr. Mikhail Stranadko, an oncologist and urologist, revealed the risk factors for men to develop prostate cancer.

The specialist points out in an interview with the Russian РИАМО news agency that the increase in fatty tissue in the body leads to poor blood circulation, which may later lead to prostate cancer.

He says: “The increase in fatty tissue in the body leads to poor blood circulation. As a result, cells suffer from oxygen starvation, which leads to the death of some of them, and the release of pro-inflammatory molecules known as chemokines, which promote inflammation at the local and systemic levels, which "It contributes to the development of prostate cancer as a result of disruption of immune control mechanisms."

He adds: “The prostate is a glandular muscular organ. It has been proven that cancer develops from androgen-dependent epithelial cells in the prostate, which in turn, in the case of obesity, leads to a decrease in tissue sensitivity to insulin, which leads to an increase in its concentration. This helps stimulate the synthesis and production of "Insulin-like growth factors, which play a major role in the development of malignant tumors. That is, obesity, inflammation, and prostate cancer are closely linked."

According to him, maintaining weight and following a healthy lifestyle play an important role in preventing the development of prostate cancer.

He says: “Excess weight is the biggest cause of metabolic disorders in the body, and its prevalence has increased significantly in recent years. The main causes of imbalance are: environmental pollution, unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity. Because regular physical activity, following a balanced diet and consulting a doctor "It can help reduce the risk of obesity, infections, and prostate cancer."