When durian becomes poison to the body?

Besides the benefits, durian can cause serious illness in the body in certain cases.

Dr. Truong Hong Son, Director of Vietnam Institute of Applied Medicine, said durian as well as other fruits have duality, benefits and harms to the body. Specifically:

The effect of durian fruit

Besides good effects, durian can also be toxic to the body.(Photo: Lifehack).

1. Treatment of constipation : Durian is a rich source of fiber, an important substance, which acts to absorb water and help support digestion, helping to enhance the process of transporting waste through the digestive system effectively.
2. Prevention of anemia : Folate is also called vitamin B9, which is essential for the production of normal red blood cells. Meanwhile, durian is known as a rich source of folate, so it is very effective for blood diseases.
3. Good for bones and muscles, heart : Durian is an abundant source of potassium. This is an important nutrient for bone health. Potassium helps preserve calcium by preventing calcium from being excreted by the urine line . Potassium sources from durian also help to control heart rate and blood pressure better. Durian contains high protein content, so it also helps muscle grow well.
4. Sexual effects : Durian also works very well when used as a kidney tonic for men, people with sympathy, sexual impairment. In addition, this fruit is also effective in curing impotence, metastasis .
5. Depression : Due to high levels of tryptophan amino acids , durian works to reduce depression, insomnia, create a sense of relaxation for humans by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, repelling anxiety. European, depressed.

The reverse side of durian

Dr. Son recommends that besides good effects mentioned above, durian can be toxic to the body.

According to him, durian nature is hot, so it is necessary to limit durian consumption at the same time as drinks such as dark tea, coffee, beer, alcohol or other stimulants because it increases the risk of poisoning can.

We should not eat durian and meats like cows, sheep, dogs and seafood.

A study by the University of Tsukuba (Japan) once recommended in durian that contains a large amount of sulfur oil that inhibits the enzyme activity of aldehyd dehydrogenase , which causes 70% of oxidation in the cell to not be transferred. chemical and thereby poisoning the body.

In particular, we should not eat durian and meats like cows, sheep, dogs and seafood. Durian contains a lot of sugar, potassium and fat, glycemic, while the above mentioned meat is a rich source of protein and also high in fat, especially saturated fat. Combining these two types is easy to cause blood cholesterol to rise suddenly and blood vessels will not load.

In addition, TS Son noted that in 100 grams of durian that contains about 21% of the body's daily carbohydrate needs, this fruit is useful in adding energy.

However, people who want to lose weight should not eat durian. Compared to other fruits (except avocados), this fruit contains about 3 times more fat. Durian can also cause bloating, indigestion due to high sugar content and hotness.

Objects should not eat durian

Dr. Son recommends that some people with heartburn and bloating after eating durian are high in fiber and carbohydrate content. This condition can be severe if we drink alcohol and are suffering from cardiovascular disease.

High levels of potassium in durian are dangerous for patients with kidney failure.

In addition, the following subjects should not eat this fruit:

1. Persons with renal impairment : High levels of potassium in durian are dangerous for patients with kidney failure. Because the amount of potassium in the blood exceeds 6.5 mmol / l, the patient will have arrhythmia, even sudden cardiac arrest, death.
2. Pregnant women, people with high blood pressure : The amount of sugar in durian is quite high, besides it is hot food, if pregnant women eat durian can cause bloating, indigestion, fire due to increase blood pressure. This will be harmful to the fetus and people with high blood pressure.
3. People with pimples, hot in : The nature of durian is hot food so if you are suffering from pimples, heat up then avoid this dish.
4. People with a negative condition, internal heat : The manifestation of this condition is the thin, dry, hot, irritated skin, warm feet and hands, thirst, difficulty sleeping, night and night sweating, stealing Minor urine, yellow urine, constipation incontinence, diuresis . also need to limit durian eating.