Recently, it was reported that the owner of a breakfast shop in Yixing added alum to the fried dough sticks and steamed bread in order to make them taste better. Finally, it was investigated and sentenced by law enforcement officers, which attracted the attention of many netizens. What harm will eating alum for a long time do to our health?

1. What are the hazards of alum to the body? Alum is a food additive. According to the regulations promulgated by the state, alum can only be added to six kinds of foods, so it can be judged that alum can be used as a food additive as long as it is within the prescribed scope. But if you eat too much alum, it will have a great impact on human health. Excessive use may cause memory loss, diarrhea, vomiting and other symptoms. Long-term use may also damage our visceral function, at the same time, it will also affect the absorption of nutrients and lead to diseases such as osteoporosis, and may even affect the development of nerve cells and increase the probability of dementia.

Second, the efficacy and function of alum can be used to purify water quality, and at the same time it has some medicinal value. If the skin is itchy, you can apply some alum to relieve itching and sterilize. At the same time, alum also has the effect of detoxification. Alum can relieve the symptoms of bleeding and has the effect of stopping bleeding. When some people with bad stomach come to have diarrhea, taking proper amount of alum can stop diarrhea. At the same time, alum also has the effect of extinguishing fire. Alum has the function of clearing away heat and toxic materials and can treat jaundice. Alum can also be used as medicine to remove wind phlegm.

Third, what is the healthiest for breakfast? Many people will choose to get up early and go out to buy breakfast, because it will save a lot of time. But as we all know, many breakfasts bought outside may not be up to standard. Long-term consumption will affect our health. If you want to eat a healthy breakfast, you'd better cook it yourself at home. You can boil eggs in the morning and then drink milk. You can also cook some miscellaneous grains porridge, millet porridge and so on. Protein must be supplemented at breakfast to make the human body's nutrition more balanced. You can also eat some vegetables and fruits for breakfast. Don't eat too greasy breakfast, which is not conducive to intestinal digestion and absorption.