Nutrition for cervical dysplasia
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Nutrition for cervical dysplasia plays an important role in the general course of therapy. It is established that CIN can be a consequence not only of viral, infectious infection, but also the lack of a normal diet - deficiency of vitamins, trace elements, proteins and some carbohydrates. A healthy diet can accelerate the healing process, and improve overall resistance, protective functions, and strengthen the immune system. Especially relevant is a special diet, if cervical dysplasia is defined as a complication of HPV (human papilloma virus).
What foods, vitamins and trace elements can help in the treatment of cervical dysplasia?
- Vitamin B9 or folic acid. Activates hematopoiesis, normalizes the condition of mucous tissues, regulates the synthesis of protein compounds. It is found in such products: citrus (grapefruit, orange), liver beef, white mushrooms, hard cheese, oatmeal, all soy products, cottage cheese, color and brussels sprouts, beans, yolk eggs.
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Activates immunity, participates in the normalization of metabolism, hematopoiesis, improves oxidative and reductive processes, normalizes coagulability of blood. Most of this vitamin in such products: all citrus, black currant, dog rose, kiwi, sorrel, sea buckthorn, cauliflower.
- Beta-carotene (provitamin A) and vitamin A. Stimulates protective functions, regulates the normal state of cellular metabolism, participates in the work of the adrenal glands, and has an antiviral effect. The list of products in which there is a lot of beta-carotene: liver beef, all vegetables and fruits of yellow and orange hue, sea fish (fish oil), lettuce, carrots, good creamy natural butter, egg yolk. It should be noted that the vitamin needs to be combined with fats, butter, so it is absorbed by the body and really benefits.
- Selenium is a rather rare microelement, the deficit of which can play a negative role for the overall health. In joint action with vitamin E and S, selenium is able to have an effective antioxidant effect, selenium is also active against bacterial and viral infection, stimulates the protective properties of local immunity, participates in the normalization of the endocrine system, and controls cell division. Nutrition for cervical dysplasia should include such products with selenium - pork liver, legumes, nuts, buckwheat, sea fish, sea kale, brewer's yeast.
If to generalize, then it is possible to offer such a list for special food:
- Daily dose of products containing PUFA - Omega-3 polyunsaturated acids. It is easiest to buy fish oil in the pharmacy and take it once a day for 2 capsules.
- Acquire a multivitamin complex and drink it according to the instructions.
- During each meal, take a drug with enzymes (festal, mezim).
- To minimize the risk of cervical dysplasia, antioxidants should be consumed daily (Coenzyme Q10).
What should be excluded from their nutrition if you have cervical dysplasia?
- All kinds of smoked products.
- Fried products.
- Completely eliminate alcohol from the menu.
- Spicy and peppery food.
- Limit the use of sweets.
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