Is Groundnut Good For Uterine Fibroid Patient

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas or myomas), benign monoclonal tumors, are the most common benign tumors in women of childbearing years. The cause of fibroids is not well understood. Risk factors include a family history of fibroids, obesity or early onset of puberty.

Groundnut

The peanut, also known as the groundnut, goober, pindar or monkey nut, and taxonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds.

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Groundnut Effect On Fibroid

Groundnut does not directly affect the fibroid. Groundnut is rich in dietary fiber. Fiber-rich foods aid weight loss and balance hormones. They also help to keep blood sugar levels steady. For these reasons, fiber may help prevent and slow the growth of fibroids.

Groundnuts are rich in good cholesterol which help in eliminating fibroids and also prevent uterine cancer. They also contain trace amounts of omega-3. A research noted a slight increased risk in intake of specific omega-3-fatty-acids and no associations with total fat and other fat subtypes.

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The above research did not show that the omega-3 in groundnut is the specific type that can impact fibroid negatively. Or if the omega-3 in groundnut is high enough to affect fibroid.

The fats and oils in various types of groundnut have been extensively studied. Groundnuts have a balanced ratio of both good and bad fats and oils. This should be able to cancel out any negative effects from eating groundnuts.