Last Updated on January 11, 2023 by Neelam Singh
Quick Take
An article published on a media website claims eating lotus root prevents cancer. We fact-checked and found the claim is Mostly False.
The Claim
An article published on Thenewspins.blogspot.com claims lotus root prevents cancer. The claim is mentioned only in the heading.
Fact Check
What is lotus root?
Lotus root is an edible rhizome, a bulb of a flower that can be eaten raw or cooked. The lotus root has therapeutic benefits due to its rich nutritional profile and may help treat ailments.
Can lotus root prevent cancer?
Not exactly. The claim is in the heading only. The article nowhere talks about how lotus root prevents cancer.
We researched and found a few scientific papers that claim lotus root is rich in polyphenols, so it may prevent cancer growth. Even doctors suggest diet has a positive role in preventing cancer.
Dr. Manish Singhal, Senior Oncologist, Apollo Hospitals informs ‘eating a healthy diet can prevent the growth of cancer’.
Dr. Sarthak Moharir, Oncologist at HCG Cancer Centre in Vadodara, Gujarat further adds, “Special diet or diet modifications do not cure cancer. Diet is very important for patients undergoing cancer treatment and it is advised they take a balanced meal with all macros and micronutrients as prescribed by their dietary counsellor.”
But no evidence shows how lotus root fights cancer which can be caused due to lifestyle factors, family history, inheritance, genetics, some genetic disorders, exposure to certain viruses, environmental exposures, and some forms of high-dose chemotherapy and radiation.
What can be the dangers of trying to cure cancer through diet and not seeking medical advice?
Cancer is a complicated disease that requires more than lotus root for treatment. Relying solely on home remedies and not seeking proper medical treatment can worsen the condition making cancer incurable. Cancer multiplies quickly and spreads throughout the body in a short span. Any delay in the treatment will make the condition difficult to treat.
Also, research papers show that eating too much lotus root can upset the stomach.
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