What should you not eat if you have onychomycosis?
Onychomycosis (onychomycosis) is a common fungal infection. In addition to drug treatment, dietary conditioning is also an important part of recovery. The following are the dietary taboos and related hot topics on onychomycosis that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days. They are organized into structured data based on medical advice to help patients scientifically adjust their diet.
1. List of foods that patients with onychomycosis should avoid
| food category | specific food | Reasons for taboos |
|---|---|---|
| High sugar foods | Cake, milk tea, carbonated drinks | Sugar promotes fungal growth |
| spicy food | Chili pepper, Sichuan peppercorns, mustard | aggravate inflammatory response |
| Alcohol | Beer, liquor, alcoholic beverages | Reduce immunity and affect drug efficacy |
| high fat food | Fried food, fatty meat | hinder metabolic function |
| fermented food | fermented bean curd, fermented rice wine | May contain cryptogenic fungi |
2. Recent hot topics: misunderstandings about onychomycosis diet
1.Controversy over "garlic paste on feet as alternative treatment": Recently, it has been popular to use garlic to treat onychomycosis on short video platforms, but doctors point out that its irritation may damage the nail bed and can only be used as an auxiliary method.
2.The probiotic drink controversy: Some Internet celebrities recommend drinking probiotics to regulate the flora. However, excessive amounts may cause an imbalance in the intestinal flora, which is detrimental to recovery.
3.Extreme sugar withdrawal phenomenon: Some patients completely cut off carbohydrates and caused hypoglycemia. Nutrition experts recommend that the daily staple food should not be less than 150 grams.
3. Recommend alternative diet plans
| Nutritional elements | Recommended food | Mechanism of action |
|---|---|---|
| protein | Eggs, lean meat, soy products | Promote nail repair |
| B vitamins | Whole grains, green leafy vegetables | Strengthen skin barrier |
| Zinc element | oysters, nuts | Inhibit fungal growth |
| Antioxidants | Blueberries, purple cabbage | Reduce oxidative damage |
4. Latest research trends (updated in 2023)
1.Gut-nail axis theory: The latest research has found that intestinal flora disorder is positively correlated with the recurrence rate of onychomycosis, and it is recommended to supplement dietary fiber simultaneously.
2.The role of vitamin D3: Clinical data shows that appropriate supplementation of vitamin D3 can increase the effectiveness of antifungal drugs by 18%.
3.Try intermittent fasting: Small-scale experiments show that 16:8 light fasting may improve drug absorption efficiency, but it needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.
5. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions by Patients
Q: Does drinking yogurt affect the therapeutic effect?
A: Sugar-free yogurt can be consumed in moderation, but sugar-containing yogurt should not exceed 100ml per day.
Q: Do I need additional health supplements?
A: Prioritize dietary adjustments. If supplementation is required, it is recommended to choose B complex vitamins.
Q: How long does diet control need to last?
A: It is recommended to continue treatment from the beginning to 3 months after recovery to prevent recurrence.
Note: The data in this article is based on the popular science content of the past 10 days on platforms such as Dingxiang Doctor and Chunyu Doctor. Please refer to the attending physician’s recommendations for specific dietary plans.
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