Who should not drink sugarcane juice?

Health benefits of sugarcane juice

The article on the website of Medlatec General Hospital, with medical consultation by Dr. Duong Ngoc Van, said that besides its cooling effect, sugarcane juice is also considered a medicine that brings many health benefits.

Sugarcane juice contains many essential nutrients.

The main ingredients in sugarcane juice are mainly calcium, sucrose, zinc, chromium, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C), antioxidants, phytonutrients, soluble fiber and other essential proteins.

These nutrients are especially beneficial for the stomach, kidneys, heart, eyes and intestines. Besides, it also helps to lose weight, reduce fever, prevent the risk of cancer, lower bad cholesterol and purify the kidneys;

Uses to prevent constipation and kidney stones

With its abundant water content, sugarcane juice helps prevent and eliminate kidney stones, supporting kidney function. In addition, if you are constipated or have a stomach disease, drinking sugarcane juice will provide more potassium to promote more effective digestive system function.

Sugarcane juice helps regulate blood sugar

Although sugarcane juice contains a lot of sugar, if diabetic patients use this drink in moderation, they can control their blood sugar levels, preventing blood sugar levels from spiking or dropping too quickly;

Anti-aging

Flavonoids, antioxidants and phenolic compounds present in sugarcane juice help in making the skin soft, supple and moisturized. These substances help in reducing wrinkles and signs of premature aging of the skin.

Liver detoxification

Phenolic and flavonoid compounds contained in sugarcane juice have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-oxidant and anti-allergic functions. Therefore, patients with impaired liver function should drink sugarcane juice regularly to improve hepatitis and regulate skin pigmentation.

Who should not drink sugarcane juice?

Sugarcane juice is good for health, but not everyone can drink it. Vietnamnet newspaper quoted specialist doctor Huynh Tan Vu - Lecturer of Traditional Medicine Faculty - University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, advising the following groups of people not to drink sugarcane juice because it is harmful to their health:

- People with poor digestive systems: Due to its cold nature and high sugar content, people with weak spleen and stomach, poor digestion, and frequent bloating, indigestion, diarrhea, and cold stomach should not drink sugarcane juice regularly. If necessary, combine it with ginger to reduce the cold nature of sugarcane.

- People who are taking medication: Do not drink sugarcane juice while taking supplements or anticoagulants to avoid drug interactions.

- People with diabetes.

- People who are on a diet and want to lose weight should drink sugarcane juice in moderation because sugarcane juice is high in energy. If you drink too much, it will lead to obesity because the body has excess energy.

Pregnant women should not drink too much sugarcane juice, it can easily cause infection or gestational diabetes, and should eat a variety of foods.

Sugarcane juice is known as a “miracle drug” that helps prolong life, but not everyone can enjoy this drink comfortably and safely. If you are in the above group, limit your sugarcane juice intake.