6 Side Effects Of  Consuming Pineapple

Pineapple has a lot of nutritional benefits. However, like every coin has a flip side, consuming too much of pineapple has its side effects which include the following.

Abdominal discomfort

 Pineapple contains a rich concentration of vitamin C. Researchers have stated that consumption of higher amounts of Vitamin C may induce digestive issues like nausea, abdominal cramps, or heartburn.

Toxicity

 You should only consume pineapple that has been well ripened as along with bad taste, unripe pineapple can be highly toxic to humans.

There have been several animal studies that reported itchy throat, abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, and vomiting in people after consuming raw pineapples.

Heavy bleeding:

The bromelain enzyme in pineapples has a certain effect on blood clotting which may be due to its proteolytic effects. There have been human studies stating that bromelin offers bleeding risk.

Therefore, doctors suggest avoiding pineapples during pregnancy, liver or kidney diseases, and a week before a dental procedure or surgery.

Dental health

 Damage: Pineapple contains different enzymes and sugars that may trigger a desensitizing effect on your teeth or lead to their decay.

Increased blood sugar

Pineapple contains high amounts of glucose and sucrose, which are simple carbohydrates and do not take too long for the body to digest. Therefore excessive consumption of pineapple can lead to serious side effects, especially in pre-diabetic and diabetic patients.

Kidney Issues

 Pineapples are a rich source of potassium, a mineral that may pose some health risks to people suffering from chronic kidney disease.

The potassium content is filtered out by the kidneys in a healthy individual. However, in patients with kidney issues, their organs are too weak to efficiently drain out excessive potassium which results in Hyperkalemia.

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