True or not? Eating "hydroponics" vegetables may be at risk of "cancer"?
Hydroponic vegetables It is popular with health lovers because it is grown in water with dissolved plant nutrients or grown in a nutrient solution. In addition to saving space for planting Also reduce the risk of various chemical contamination Remaining in the soil that can be cultivated as well.
However, there is information published online that Hydroponic vegetables It may increase the risk of developing cancer , making people who eat hydroponic vegetables worry about the safety of many hydroponic vegetables.
Hydroponics vegetables are cancer risk ?
Dr. Poonlarp Chanthawitwitwong, MD. Deputy Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration said that according to the message through social media in a manner “Consuming hydroponic vegetables is at risk of cancer. By research 3 years ago, 5 major hospitals in Bangkok researched 300% more cancer causes caused by eating vegetables hydroponics because too much P (phosphorus) causes breast cancer. " Which the FDA has reviewed such information It was found that the messages being forwarded were looped back at intervals, which is not true at all.
There is currently no medical indication. Or have research both locally and internationally confirming that Phosphorus has been linked to the development of breast cancer, and the naturally occurring nitrate in food has not been confirmed. Which is converted to nitride in the digestive system, raising the risk of cancer for concerns over high levels of nitrates in hydroponics vegetables. Is the cause of cancer; In fact, nitrates are found in both soil and hydroponic vegetables. If plants have normal growth and photosynthesis The likelihood of nitrate accumulation up to unsafe for consumption is therefore very minimal. Moreover, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has never proposed the Food and Drug Administration to consider such issues. As there is no clear indication of information yet.
Hydroponic vegetables are not organic vegetables.
However, hydroponic vegetables are not organic vegetables, so they can be used for growing chemicals. But must follow agricultural principles And the residue, including contaminants, does not exceed the amount prescribed by the Ministry of Public Health.
How to reduce nitrates in vegetables
If concerned about nitrate content You can follow these tips.
- Reduce the amount of nitrates in vegetables. By steaming or boiling vegetables for 10 minutes.
- Soak vegetables in water, potassium permanganate solution and brine. It helps to reduce the amount of nitrate as well.
- You shouldn't eat any type of fruit or vegetable on a regular basis. Should eat a variety of rotation together Or consume seasonal fruits and vegetables and consume them in moderation To reduce the risk of accumulated poisoning
- Should buy vegetables that have been certified quality GAP, GMP, or organic certification. For safety.
