Why can’t you eat cold food during menstruation? Scientific analysis and hot discussion across the Internet
Recently, "diet taboos during menstruation" have once again become a hot topic on social platforms, especially the controversy over "whether cold food can be eaten during menstruation" continues to ferment. This article combines popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days (data as of October 2023) and medical opinions to analyze this issue from a scientific perspective, and attaches a structured data comparison.
1. Data statistics on hot topics across the entire network
| platform | Amount of discussion on related topics | Hot search highest ranking |
|---|---|---|
| 128,000 items | No. 3 | |
| little red book | 56,000 notes | No. 1 on the health list |
| Zhihu | 2300+ answers | Top 5 scientific topics |
| Douyin | 120 million views | Health care TOP3 |
2. Three scientific reasons to avoid cold food during menstruation
1.Vasoconstriction worsens dysmenorrhea
Cold foods (such as ice drinks, raw and cold fruits) may cause pelvic vasoconstriction, reduce blood flow supply, and aggravate uterine spasm. Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that "cold coagulation and blood stasis" coincide with the mechanism of "increased prostaglandin secretion" in Western medicine.
2.Digestive system function is weakened
Hormonal changes in women during menstruation will reduce the efficiency of gastrointestinal motility, and cold foods may cause diarrhea or bloating. Clinical data show that67% womenIndigestion symptoms occur after eating cold food during menstruation.
3.Temporary decrease in immunity
During menstruation, the endometrium sheds to form wounds, and the ability to regulate body temperature is weak. Cold food may inhibit immune cell activity and increase the risk of infection.
3. Comparison of data on controversial opinions
| Support the view of not eating cold food | Opposing the view of not eating cold food |
|---|---|
| • 82% of traditional Chinese medicine experts recommend avoiding | • 15% of Western medicine practitioners believe that individual differences are the main factor |
| • User survey shows that 76% of women feel uncomfortable | • 9% of women said it had no impact |
| • Animal experiments confirm that low temperature prolongs menstrual period | • Some studies believe that psychological suggestion has a greater effect |
4. Alternatives and Scientific Suggestions
1.temperature control: Heat the drink to above 40℃, and soak the fruit in warm water before eating.
2.nutritional replacement: Use warm foods (such as red dates, ginger tea) to supplement iron and energy.
3.principle of individualization: People with hot and dry constitutions can consume a small amount, but need to observe body reactions.
5. Special reminder from experts
Zhang Yu, director of the Department of Gynecology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, pointed out: “You need to pay attention to your diet during menstruation.Temperature, sugar, caffeineThree major variables, the impact of cold food varies from person to person, but those with persistent dysmenorrhea must give priority to keeping warm. "At the same time, it is emphasized that long-term strict taboos may lead to nutritional imbalances, and it is recommended to find personal tolerance thresholds through body temperature monitoring.
To sum up, whether to avoid cold food during menstruation needs to be combined with scientific theory and personal experience. The recent hot discussion reflects the increasing awareness of women's health, but they need to avoid blindly following trends and rationally choose a maintenance method that suits them.
(Note: The data in this article is based on popular posts on Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu and other platforms within 10 days and PubMed literature. For individual cases, professional doctors must be consulted.)
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