Those who eat this dish develop liver cancer: Here is the food that causes the deaths of thousands of people worldwide

One of the world's most dangerous dishes has been identified. It is known that 200 thousand people who have consumed this dish worldwide have lost their lives and that people develop cancer from it. Here is that food that leads people to death and illness...

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Those who eat this dish develop liver cancer: Here is the food that causes the deaths of thousands of people worldwide

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Asian cuisine attracts admiration worldwide with its strong aromas and exotic flavors. However, a dish from Thai cuisine is on the agenda due to its health-threatening aspects.

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Called Koi Pla and prepared with raw fish, spices, and lime juice, this dish carries serious health risks.

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PARASITE AND CANCER RISK

Koi Pla is widely consumed, especially in the poorer regions of Thailand.

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However, this dish can harbor parasites such as Opisthorchis viverrini, which can cause liver cancer.

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These parasites are found in fish that grow in water sources in Southeast Asian regions such as Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

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The Isaan region is one of the places where Koi Pla consumption is most common. For this reason, it is known as the place with the highest number of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) cases worldwide. It is estimated that more than 20,000 people die from this type of cancer every year.

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DR. KHUNTIKEO

Thai doctor Narong Khuntikeo began fighting the dangers of Koi Pla after losing his mother and father to liver cancer.

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In 2017, he formed a team of scientists, doctors, and anthropologists to begin testing communities in the region.

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In this four-year study, villagers in the Isaan region were examined using ultrasound devices and urine test kits. As a result of the research, it was determined that 80% of the people in some villages carry this deadly parasite.

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THE DANGER FROM RAW FISH

Fish from water sources around Thailand's Mekong River create an ideal habitat for parasites.

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Koi Pla made from these fish increases the risk of liver cancer when consumed regularly.

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Medical experts state that the high number of cholangiocarcinoma cases in Southeast Asia is directly linked to these parasites.

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Authorities are issuing warnings that this dish, which is consumed by millions of people in Thailand every year, can lead to serious health problems.

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PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN

Stating that dishes containing raw fish like Koi Pla should be carefully examined before consumption, experts point out that preparing such foods using traditional methods increases the risks.