Pig intestines are delicious! Can you eat more?

Pig intestines are a favorite of many people. Spicy pig intestines, dry pot pig intestines, pig intestines noodles... just thinking about them makes people drool. I heard that eating too much pig intestines and other animal offal can cause intestinal polyps, which is understandable, but some people say that eating pig intestines can easily cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular problems. Is this true?

Nutrition and risks of pig intestines:

Pig intestines are rich in nutrients, including protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. However, they are also high in fat, especially saturated fat and cholesterol. Eating too much can easily lead to blood viscosity and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke.

Will eating pig intestines cause a stroke?

There is currently no definite evidence that eating pig intestines will definitely cause stroke, but studies have shown that long-term and excessive consumption of pig intestines may increase the risk of stroke.

Why might eating fatty intestines increase the risk of stroke?

1. High fat and high cholesterol: The saturated fat and cholesterol in fatty intestines will increase blood viscosity, form blood clots, block blood vessels, and cause stroke.

2. Pro-inflammatory factors: Certain components in fatty intestines may stimulate inflammatory responses in the body, increase the risk of vascular damage, and thus lead to stroke. Studies have shown (Journal of Biomedical Engineering | 2020, 37(5): 834-841, 854) that visfatin, an adipose tissue-derived adipocyte factor in vascular endothelial cells, participates in the inflammatory process of atherosclerosis by inducing the expression of inflammatory factors, thereby leading to instability of atherosclerotic plaques and endothelial dysfunction induced by necroptosis.

How to eat pig intestines more healthily?

1. Eat less: It is recommended to eat pig intestines no more than 2 times a week, and no more than 100 grams each time.

2. Wash clean: Wash the pig intestines thoroughly before cooking to remove grease and impurities.

3. Eat more vegetables: When eating pig intestines, pair them with vegetables rich in dietary fiber to help lower cholesterol levels.

4. Healthy cooking methods: Try to use healthy cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, and stewing, and avoid frying, roasting, etc.

Special reminder

People with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, coronary heart disease, etc. should be careful when eating pig intestines.

In short, although pig intestines are delicious, you should not overeat. For your health, it is recommended that you eat a reasonable diet, have a balanced nutrition, and have regular physical examinations and pay attention to your health.

Finally, I’d like to leave you with a word of advice: control your mouth, move your legs, and live a healthy life every day!