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Helicobacter pylori causes 90% of peptic ulcers and 80% of gastric ulcers. It is the prevalence of this type of bacteria that makes many people feel worried. However, this bacteria can be directly influenced by the diet. Therefore, it is possible to use some special foods capable of killing HP bacteria in the stomach.
1. HP bacteria and the causes of HP infection
HP bacteria live and grow mainly in the human stomach. This bacterium was discovered in 1982 in the human stomach. This bacterium is harmful to cause chronic stomach-related diseases such as peptic ulcers and stomach cancer. HP bacteria also cause many complicated complications to the human body and if not detected in time and treated appropriately, the disease can have a great impact on health.
Infection with HP bacteria can be caused by direct transmission through the salivary glands or by eating, sharing items with people infected with this bacteria in daily life. Or you can become infected with this bacteria through the use of contaminated water containing HP bacteria. The rate of HP infection in Vietnam is also quite high, mainly in the family. And initially, up to 80% of people infected with H. pylori have no symptoms or signs.
2. Food is considered as a cure for HP bacteria
Helicobacter pylori infection puts patients at increased risk of peptic ulcers or other gastrointestinal diseases. And when infected with bacteria, most people will not be able to notice any obvious signs or symptoms. When the disease progresses, it may be necessary to be treated with antibiotics along with supportive drugs to minimize the infection as well as quickly restore the function of the stomach. In addition, the implementation of a reasonable regimen also helps to minimize HP infection. And in some foods, there are ingredients that fight Hp bacteria as well as reduce the ability and kill this bacteria.
Vegetable. With vegetables and fruits with bold colors such as green, red, and yellow, corresponding to foods like broccoli, cabbage, apples, raspberries, bell peppers, carrots, green leafy vegetables... contain Good antioxidant content. These substances help protect and strengthen the immune system and fight bacterial activities as well as the body's infection response. Some people often supplement with these foods while undergoing treatment to help enhance the effectiveness of the treatment to kill HP bacteria while reducing the symptoms of the disease and preventing the progression of stomach cancer. In addition, broccoli also contains a compound called sulforaphane, which inhibits the activity of HP bacteria. In addition, the nutritional composition of vitamin B and calcium in this vegetable is also extremely necessary for patients with HP infection, what should they eat? Yogurt and other fermented dairy products help stimulate the activity of the digestive system, the patient can eat better and at the same time reduce the symptoms of stomach diseases.
Người bệnh nhiễm vi khuẩn hp nên ăn sữa chua giúp đem lại nhiều lợi ích
Foods rich in probiotics such as kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir... are not good for people with stomach diseases because they can make ulcers worse. However, these foods are quite effective for people who are being treated for HP infection and prevent regrowth after treatment. People with peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori who are being treated with antibiotics may be considered to supplement with daily probiotics to combine and enhance the effectiveness of treatment. At the same time, long-term antibiotic use can cause side effects for the body, so using these foods will significantly improve this condition. However, for people with this disease, it is necessary to be prescribed by a treating doctor to be able to choose the appropriate microbiological supplements for the treatment course.
Foods with medicinal properties from nature. To choose foods that help kill HP bacteria, you can research turmeric, honey, garlic, green tea, olive oil, licorice... these are all foods that have a very good effect on digestion. HP infection cannot be ignored. Natural pharmaceuticals such as honey, turmeric, ... are known and used in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers quite effectively. For patients infected with HP bacteria, this group of natural medicines also brings a lot of benefits and helps to reduce the disease caused by HP bacteria and prevent the activity of bacteria.
Olive oil contains a rich fat content that helps the treatment of HP bacteria become effective. You can add oil to your daily diet or you can use it to process the foods of patients treated for HP infection or prevent relapse after treatment.
Besides the foods that are recommended to use to help kill HP bacteria, what should HP infected patients avoid? to increase the effectiveness of treatment in combination with food. Foods with stimulants such as beer, wine, coffee or hot spicy foods or foods that are too sour oranges, tangerines, grapefruits... can cause lower esophageal spasm, causing current symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, indigestion .. causing pain to the patient.
Caffeinated foods often include chocolate, black tea, coffee, ... are easy to irritate the gastric mucosa, making the stomach feel burning and uncomfortable. Salty foods can change the properties of the mucous membrane due to the salt content, making it easier for HP bacteria to penetrate the gastric mucosa and grow. Alcoholic beverages, such as wine and beer, have a direct risk of harming the stomach, causing existing ulcers in the stomach to spread and increase the risk of progressing to cancer. Hot and spicy foods can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, and at the same time reduce the ability to digest as well as increase the secretion of gastric juice, creating a favorable environment for HP bacteria to grow and cause disease Fried food, or food Too much fat can make the stomach difficult to digest, leading to the stomach having to work at full capacity, leading to bloating, abdominal distension and affecting the healing process of the stomach lining. Meat and processed meat products may contain preservatives or additives that increase the risk of stomach and intestinal irritation and increase inflammation.
Người bệnh nhiễm vi khuẩn hp cần hạn chế ăn đồ chiên rán
3. How to prevent infection with HP
Currently, the number of people infected with HP bacteria is increasingly common. And HP bacteria can be found even in normal healthy people. So we need to have preventive measures to avoid infection with this bacteria.
The way that is often applied to prevent infection with HP bacteria is usually applied through a reasonable diet along with the use of foods that prevent the growth of bacteria. At the same time, doing hard sports activity for good health helps to fight the invasion of bacteria. In addition, it is recommended to follow a healthy lifestyle and good living habits so that HP bacteria do not have good conditions and environment to grow.
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