5 dangers caused by the elderly eating tofu

　　In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, tofu has a sweet taste and a cool nature. It can replenish qi, neutralize the stomach, promote body fluids and moisturize dryness, and has the functions of detoxifying sulfur and soju.

　　Since tofu is delicious and delicious, can the elderly eat tofu? What are the dangers of eating too much tofu for the elderly? Five major dangers of soy products and tofu often eaten by the elderly:

　　1. Can lead to renal function decline

　　Under normal circumstances, after the plant protein entering the human body is metabolized, most of it will turn into nitrogen-containing waste and be excreted by the kidneys. but elderly And some patients with kidney disease have decreased kidney function. If they eat too much tofu, it will increase the burden on the kidneys and cause kidney function to decline, thus affecting their bodies. healthy。

　　2. Can cause indigestion

　　Tofu is extremely rich in protein. Once consumed in excess, these proteins will accumulate in the human body, causing indigestion and abdominal distension. diarrhea Wait for uncomfortable symptoms.

　　3. Can cause arteriosclerosis

　　Tofu is extremely rich in methionine. After methionine enters the human body, it can be converted into cysteine ​​under the action of enzymes. Cysteine ​​can damage the endothelial cells of human arterial walls, causing cholesterol and triglycerides to deposit on the arterial walls, causing arteriosclerosis.

　　4. Can cause gout

　　Tofu contains more purines. Purine metabolism disorders are the key cause of gout. Therefore, gout patients who eat too much tofu can easily cause gout attacks.

　　5. Can cause iodine deficiency disease

　　Tofu contains a substance called saponin, which can promote the body's excretion of iodine. Therefore, if people eat tofu for a long time, it will easily cause a large amount of iodine loss in the body, causing them to suffer from iodine deficiency disease. Of course, the above questions are not to advocate that elderly friends should stay away from tofu. Proper eating will not have a great impact on the health of the elderly.