5 groups of people should not eat longan

Longan is a popular fruit, sweet, warm, rich in vitamins and minerals, often used to improve health, enhance memory, and fight fatigue. According to Traditional Medicine Practitioner Nguyen Trung Hai, Vice President of the Central Scientific Council of the Vietnam Oriental Medicine Association, due to its hot nature, longan is not suitable for everyone, especially those with special constitutions or in sensitive physiological stages.

Below are 5 groups of people who should limit or avoid eating longan.

Geothermal body, hot inside

Physician Nguyen Trung Hai said that people who often suffer from internal heat, acne, heat rash, mouth ulcers or nosebleeds should not eat a lot of longan. The reason is that longan is warm in nature, eating it will generate heat, making the above symptoms worse.

"I have seen many cases where after eating a large amount of longan, the body had a rash, inflamed acne, mouth ulcers or prolonged sore throat. These are typical manifestations of heat caused by food.", he said.

In summer, eating longan continuously can lead to an imbalance of yin and yang in the body, causing fatigue and illness.

Pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months

Pregnant women, especially in the first three months, need to be careful when eating longan. Although longan is nutritious, it is very hot and can easily cause uterine contractions, leading to miscarriage or even miscarriage if eaten in large amounts, especially when the fetus is heat-dependent.

Therefore, this group should limit eating longan. Pregnant women who eat too much longan will feel restless, full, uncomfortable, even have insomnia and abnormal signs in the lower abdomen.

Having diabetes

Diabetics should absolutely not eat a lot of longan, whether fresh or dried. 100g of fresh longan contains about 15g of sugar, dried longan even has twice as much sugar. This causes blood sugar levels to rise rapidly after eating.

Diabetics who eat longan without control may experience a sudden increase in blood sugar, which is dangerous for the heart, kidneys and nervous system. For those with diabetic complications, longan should be removed from the menu.

Overweight and obese people

Another group that should stay away from longan is those who are overweight or obese. Longan has a high sugar content, eating longan regularly will contribute to increasing excess calories, leading to rapid fat accumulation.

Furthermore, longan has the ability to stimulate the taste buds, making the eater feel delicious, leading to eating more than necessary. In oriental medicine, longan is classified as a food that should be strictly limited because it can easily cause loss of weight control and metabolic disorders.

People prone to allergies and rashes

Some people are allergic, prone to rashes and hives, so be careful when eating longan. Allergic reactions to longan are not uncommon, especially in children and people with sensitive immune systems.

"A small amount of longan can cause a rash, itching all over the body, stomach upset or diarrhea in some sensitive people", he said. If you have ever had a food allergy, it is best to try eating longan in very small amounts to monitor your body's reaction. If you experience symptoms such as an itchy throat, swollen lips, or a rash, you should stop eating and go to a medical facility for timely treatment.

Longan is a fruit with many nutritional values. However, for the above subjects, longan consumption should be extremely cautious. Fruits should not be considered completely benign and should not be ignored due to the body's constitution and health status./.