In the United States, thyroid cancer is the fastest growing cancer, and 80% of the new thyroid cancer is papillary thyroid cancer, which is relatively "good", and some articles think it is an "inert" tumor.
Recently, I read an article explaining the reasons for the high incidence of thyroid cancer from the side, and now I share it with readers.
This research article mentioned that common flame retardant chemicals in household furniture and electronic products may be related to the occurrence and severity of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). This view is also the first time I understand it.
What is a flame retardant chemical (flame retardant)
As the name implies, chemicals that prevent burning too fast exist in many items. I searched online. Flame retardants, including halogen flame retardants, phosphorus flame retardants and inorganic flame retardants, are one of the fastest growing varieties of plastic additives. According to some data, the worldwide demand for flame retardants has exceeded 6.5438+200,000 tons/year. Specifically, if you want to know more, you can look it up online yourself.
It was found that the flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209) could be detected in indoor dust. Tri (2- chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP), its content in the air is most closely related to papillary thyroid carcinoma. It is mentioned that the risk of thyroid cancer of decabromodiphenyl ether with high median solubility is 2.29 times that of the control group with low median solubility. In addition, it is considered that phosphate ester (TCEP) is highly correlated with high invasive large tumor and BRAF V600E mutation, while decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209) is highly correlated with low invasive small tumor.
In fact, there are many kinds of flame retardants, not only furniture, but also wires, electrical products and renovated houses, because it should be said that they are everywhere.
I think how to reduce exposure and reduce the absorption of poisons may be an important link in the prevention of thyroid diseases.
Some of the compounds mentioned in this paper are not only flame retardants, but also environmental toxins that are easily overlooked by everyone, such as cosmetics such as lipstick and trace heavy metals in grains. Although a small amount of organic compounds in daily necessities such as shampoo, nail polish and perfume may have a low toxin content, they will have cumulative effects after long-term contact, and they will also affect the function of the thyroid gland, leading to a high incidence of thyroid diseases. I guess more female patients are related to excessive exposure to these items?
In fact, the human body has a strong detoxification function, which is generally divided into two stages. In the first stage, it is decomposed and inactivated by enzymes in the body, mainly P450 enzyme, and some water-soluble intermediate products are produced. The second stage forms a valence bond with the intermediate products produced in the first stage, and is finally excreted through urine and feces. Not only for exogenous toxic substances, but also for toxic substances produced in the body or drugs that are usually eaten in this way. Under normal circumstances, this detoxification mechanism can work normally to ensure human health. However, if toxins enter the body too much, it will cause some chronic diseases, so try to avoid contact with all kinds of toxic substances, which is the premise.
For example, try to use stainless steel kitchen utensils or iron casting pots for cooking; Do not have a microwave oven to heat plastic tableware; Only use low density polyethylene food packaging bags; Avoid using synthetic pesticides/herbicides and toxic cleaners at home; Use non-toxic building materials for interior decoration, etc. Try to use plants or air purifiers to purify indoor air; In addition, you can help the body detoxify by supplementing some nutrients, such as vitamins and flavonoids, and a high proportion of fish oil.