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In contemporary society, due to the wide dissemination of information, we often encounter a lot of mixed information, including many misleading rumors.
Among the many online rumors, there are six particularly typical and long-standing cases, which have brought significant negative impacts on our lives, so what are these six rumors?
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1. Eating instant noodles requires detoxification
I believe that in the cognition of many friends, instant noodles are a kind of "junk food" that is harmful and not beneficial, and the elders in the family have warned us not to eat too much instant noodles, otherwise the toxins in the body will not be discharged after a long time.
So is it true that you need to detox after eating instant noodles?
First of all, let's correct the concept that compared to Western-style fast food such as hamburgers and fries, instant noodles are not "junk food" at all.
The reason why the elders think that instant noodles contain toxins is mainly because of its high calorie content and many additives.
But in reality, there is no need to worry too much about the calories of instant noodles, most of which are fried in palm oil, and the average fat content is less than 20%, which is much lower than the average 30% fat content of burgers.
Moreover, the raw materials and additives used in the instant noodles produced by regular manufacturers are in line with national standards, and the amount of additives is also within a safe range.
Although instant noodles are relatively low in nutritional value, and due to frying and spicy, excessive consumption may cause irritation, it does not contain a lot of harmful substances as rumored to be, and the intake of a bowl of instant noodles does not require more than a month of detoxification.
As a convenience food, instant noodles provide convenience to many people in a fast-paced life, and if there is really such a big health risk, the state will not allow it to be sold in the market.
Therefore, instant noodles may be lacking in nutrition, but there is no need for so-called "detoxification", and the key is to eat it in moderation and maintain a diverse and balanced diet.
Second, the taste of delicate cancer
I believe that many people have heard of the remarks about the cancer of Lotus MSG, but in fact, this is a pure scam, and the most important thing is that this rumor is even serious enough to bring the national enterprise Lotus MSG to the brink of bankruptcy.
So what is the truth?
The main ingredient of MSG is monosodium glutamate, which is a common amino acid salt and usually also contains small amounts of sodium chloride.
MSG is in the form of a white crystalline powder, and its raw material was originally extracted from natural kelp, and later developed to be produced using food crops such as corn and wheat.
This makes MSG very inexpensive, and its ingredients are simple, compared to some advertised products on the market, the ingredient list of MSG is much simpler and closer to natural.
Some people worry that MSG cooking at high temperatures may produce harmful substances, but in fact, as long as we put MSG in before it comes out of the pan, there is no problem.
Therefore, as a condiment, the safety of monosodium glutamate has been confirmed by many authoritative institutions, and the moderate use of monosodium glutamate can not only add flavor to food, but also will not pose a threat to health.
3. Leeks aphrodisiac
"New Year's onions, February leeks", this saying shows the delicacy of spring leeks, and the folk spread of "leeks aphrodisiac" said, and it adds a bit of mystery, is there any scientific basis for this statement?
Leeks are indeed rich in sulfur-containing compounds, zinc, vitamin C and other nutrients, which play a role in maintaining reproductive health and sexual function, but their direct connection with sexual function is not clear.
What's more, these nutrients are not unique to leeks and are also available in many other foods and may be higher in amounts.
For example, leeks are relatively low in zinc, containing only about 0.43 mg of zinc per 100 grams of leeks, while other foods such as shiitake mushrooms contain much higher zinc.
Therefore, these nutrients contained in leeks are not their unique "secret weapon", and it cannot simply be assumed that eating more leeks can significantly improve sexual function.
If you blindly believe in the "aphrodisiac" effect of leeks and ignore formal treatment and a healthy lifestyle, not only may your efforts be wasted due to lack of scientific evidence, but also may cause gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion due to excessive consumption of leeks.
Fourth, papaya breast enlargement
Some people believe that ingredients such as papaya enzyme and vitamin A in papaya can promote the production of female hormones, which can lead to fuller breasts, but this claim is actually a rumor with no scientific basis.
Papaya does contain papaya enzymes and vitamin A, but these ingredients don't work as much in the human body as rumored.
Papaya enzymes are broken down by gastric acid and lose their activity, while vitamin A cannot directly stimulate estrogen secretion, so they have no practical effect on breast augmentation.
Moreover, the size of the breasts is mainly determined by genetics and hormone levels in the body, and it is difficult to change the size of the breasts through diet therapy or massage in adulthood.
In addition, although papaya is rich in nutrients, there is no evidence that they can act directly on breast tissue to promote its growth.
Therefore, it is unrealistic to want to achieve breast enlargement by consuming papaya, and a more scientific approach is to promote good health through a balanced diet and proper exercise.
5. Mosquitoes love to bite type O blood
There is a myth circulating online that people with blood type O are more likely to be targeted by mosquitoes, but this claim is actually an unfounded rumor.
Medical studies have shown that there is no direct link between the choice of mosquito bite and blood type, and there is no significant difference in mosquito preference for blood type A, B or O.
And people who are really easy to attract mosquitoes actually have some commonalities, that is, fast breathing rate, heavy sweating, strong metabolism, often wear heavy makeup or drink alcohol and eat meat.
In addition, people wearing dark-colored clothing or darker skin may be more likely to attract mosquitoes due to their darkening properties, and wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothing can help reduce the chance of mosquito bites.
6. Cover your sweat when you have a fever
The use of diaphoresis as a treatment for colds is not scientifically defined, and there are two types of colds: wind-heat colds and wind-cold colds, each of which has its own treatment.
When some people have a cold, they often like to cover themselves with a heavy quilt and drink plenty of hot water before going to bed, and this traditional "diaphoretic therapy" may be helpful for the wind chill and cold, but it does not solve the problem of fever caused by a viral infection.
In addition, if the quilt is covered too tightly, the body heat cannot be dissipated, and it may cause dangerous symptoms such as "heat convulsions".
Especially when you have a fever, the first priority is to cool down rather than sweat, if you put the cart before the horse, it can have serious consequences, so you should seek medical attention after a cold and not believe in some unfounded health myths.
These rumors are just a few of the many pseudosciences that can easily be misled when confronted with all sorts of false information.
Some people even do not hesitate to create and spread fake news and false information to confuse the public in order to attract attention and earn traffic.
This is not only a waste of everyone's time and energy, but also may bring unpredictable risks, so we must be vigilant when surfing the Internet, carefully distinguish the authenticity of information, and be vigilant to avoid being confused by rumors.
Reference Sources:
19-09-2023Guangdong Consumer Council Will monosodium glutamate produce carcinogens when heated? Here comes the truth
2021-12-06 14:42 Netinfo Fengrun [Online Rumors] Eating a pack of instant noodles liver to detoxify for a month? rumor
2021-01-18 16:30 Shanghai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine 【City Traditional Chinese Medicine|Popular Science】Is Papaya Breast Augmentation Real?
2023-03-08 07:15 Popular Science China "Eat Leeks and Seafood for Aphrodisiac"...... Can folk aphrodisiac remedies be believed?
2015-11-13 08:46 Family Doctor Online Can I Cover Sweat with a Cold? Syndrome differentiation is key
2018-06-07 10:53 Hubei Provincial Health and Family Planning Commission O blood type more attractive to mosquitoes? That's the truth!