Cabbage Side Effects : Do you also like to eat cabbage? If yes, then be careful, because the insects found in it can cause serious damage to the brain. Cabbage is very beneficial for health. Vegetables, salads and many other things are made from it. But it also has many side effects. Health experts say that the small worm found in cabbage can damage the brain. There can also be a risk of diseases like epilepsy. Therefore, if you are eating cabbage then be careful.
Be careful before eating cabbage
While sharing information related to this on social media, Dr. Vijaynath Mishra, Professor of Neurology Department at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), wrote – ‘One should be careful before eating cabbage. It may also contain worms, which if they enter the body, can give rise to dangerous diseases like epilepsy. Dr. Mishra says that ‘When Dr. Manish Modi of the Department of Neurology, PGI, Chandigarh, cut cabbage at many places in Punjab and Chandigarh and researched the eggs of Cysticercus present on its leaves in the lab, he found that these insects gradually spread their trunk. They enter the body through one part of the body and the eggs of the worms reach the body. These worms can increase the problem of epilepsy by entering the brain.
Where do insects come from in cabbage
According to a report by PlanetNature, cabbage worms (Pieris rapae) reach it through butterflies. Studies conducted in Asia, North Africa and South America have found that white butterflies lay eggs under these leaves. There can be a danger of insects from these. There are many types of insects in cabbage. Pieris rapae, cabbage looper, and diamondback moth are the most common moths in the United States.
Do insects remain alive even after cooking cabbage?
Experts say that despite cooking cabbage, its worms do not die. To kill it, put cabbage in lukewarm water and add some salt. After this leave it for about 30 minutes. Later, throw away that water, rub the vegetables, wash them at least twice and use them for food. It can protect from insects.
Should one not eat cabbage?
Experts say that one should not stop eating cabbage but it must be cleaned thoroughly before using it. Apart from cabbage, any vegetable growing underground should be cleaned thoroughly before eating. Because due to living in or coming in contact with dirty water, insects can enter them, which can cause many serious diseases.
Disclaimer: Before implementing the method, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, please consult a doctor or related expert.
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