Soursop can cause liver or kidney toxicity.

Soursop has many health benefits. However, soursop also has some unpredictable side effects.

Effects of soursop:

Weight loss support

Soursop contains a lot of fiber, natural vitamin C and a lot of water, which are necessary ingredients to help the fat burning process happen quickly. Because it contains a lot of fiber, when you eat it, you need to chew thoroughly, helping you eat quickly and feel full longer, limiting your appetite, thereby reducing the amount of food intake, helping you lose weight quickly. In addition, fiber is also an ingredient that helps the digestive system function well.

To lose weight, it's best not to add sugar or milk when cooking.

Prevent anemia

This may seem absurd, but soursop is rich in iron, and with the support of these minerals, it will help prevent anemia.

Instead of taking medicine, red blood cells in the body will be continuously supplemented and renewed through a diet rich in fresh vegetables and fruits, including soursop.

Skin care

Soursop is low in fat and has more vitamin C than a person needs daily. It is also a great antioxidant that boosts the immune system and helps you stay young.

In addition, soursop also contains minerals such as phosphorus and calcium that help strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis in women. In addition, it also has the effect of treating gallstones, regulating uric acid, increasing fiber, and helping to increase appetite.

Note:Although there is not enough research on the cancer-curing properties of soursop, the ingredients in this fruit can reduce the side effects caused by chemotherapy and help prevent cancer.

Who should not eat soursop?

According to experts, although some studies suggest that soursop extracts may have anti-cancer properties, the main bioactive component of the extract (Annonaceous acetogenins) may also cause nervous system or psychiatric problems.

Soursop use has been linked to nervous system problems, including an atypical form of Parkinson's disease.

Some other studies suggest that the chemicals in soursop may be toxic and it should be used (consumed) with caution.

Soursop should not be used in the following cases:

- People taking blood pressure lowering medication: Soursop has the effect of lowering blood pressure, so people taking this medication should not drink soursop leaf tea.

- People taking diabetes medication: Soursop can increase the effects of the medication.

- People with liver or kidney disease: Soursop can cause liver or kidney toxicity if used in excess.

- People with low platelet count: Soursop reduces platelet count so this group of people should not use soursop.

- Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to use. In particular, preparations made from soursop leaves, roots and seeds should not be used by pregnant women.

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