When talking about summer fruits, mangoes are a must-mention. Although delicious and nutritious, not everyone is suited to this fruit.
Mangoes are delicious and good for your health, but not everyone should eat them regularly (Illustrative image).
Besides its delicious taste, mangoes are also loved for their many health benefits. Eating mangoes can improve immunity, digestive health, and eyesight, prevent diabetes, and reduce the risk of certain cancers... But no matter how delicious and good they are, there are 5 groups of people who are not suitable to eat mangoes.
1. People with kidney disease
Eating too many mangoes is harmful to the kidneys; therefore, people with acute and chronic nephritis or kidney failure should avoid them. Mangoes are very rich in potassium, which can overload the kidneys and worsen the condition, even becoming life-threatening if consumed in excessive amounts at once.
Mangoes are loved by many because they can be eaten from when they are unripe to when they are fully ripe (Illustrative image).
Furthermore, mangoes contain acids, amino acids, and proteins that are highly stimulating substances, affecting the renal cortex during excretion. In particular, kidney damage is increased if mangoes are eaten with foods considered "heating" such as garlic, onions, chives, chili peppers, ginger, alcohol, cinnamon, and star anise.
2. Diabetic patients
For people with diabetes, choosing the wrong fruits can lead to dangerous spikes in blood sugar, especially if some varieties are too sweet. In the long run, this can result in harmful complications, even life-threatening ones.
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Meanwhile, mangoes are usually eaten raw, without cooking, so they retain a high content of vitamins, sugars, and minerals. Therefore, eating too many mangoes is not good for health, especially for people who need to follow a diet such as those who are overweight, obese, or have diabetes…
Ripe mangoes are high in sugar, making them unsuitable for diabetics, especially if consumed as mango juice or smoothies (Illustrative image).
If you have diabetes, when consuming mangoes, you should eat green mangoes instead of ripe ones and limit your intake to no more than 200-300g per day. This is because over 90% of the calories in mangoes come from glucose and fructose. Therefore, eating too many ripe mangoes can increase blood sugar levels, potentially worsening your condition.
3. People with diarrhea or stomach problems.
For those suffering from diarrhea, eating mangoes can worsen their condition because mangoes are high in fiber, increasing the risk of diarrhea. Furthermore, mangoes are a "heating" fruit with many nutrients, making them difficult to digest. People with diarrhea or who frequently experience diarrhea will worsen their condition, leading to fatigue and decreased physical strength.
In particular, people with stomach problems should limit or ideally avoid mangoes as much as possible, especially green or overly ripe mangoes. Green mangoes are too sour and contain a lot of sap, which can negatively affect the stomach, causing pain or other disorders. As for ripe mangoes, their high vitamin C content can lead to belching, acid reflux, stomach cramps, and even potentially dangerous stomach bleeding.
4. People with asthma
Traditional medicine notes that mangoes are neutral in nature and contain allergenic components. People with asthma should avoid eating mangoes because they can trigger allergic reactions. This can not only cause throat irritation leading to more severe coughing but also cause shortness of breath and respiratory failure.
In the long run, eating too many mangoes at once can rapidly worsen the condition, or trigger a life-threatening asthma attack. Instead, asthma patients should eat more green vegetables, whole grains, black beans, tomatoes, etc.
5. People with skin diseases or allergies
Traditional medicine suggests that impaired spleen and stomach function can cause acne. Mangoes, being neutral in nature and damp-cold, can negatively affect the spleen and stomach. Therefore, people with acne should avoid eating mangoes.
People with skin rashes, sores, or festering wounds should avoid eating mangoes, as it can worsen their condition. Additionally, the high sugar content in ripe mangoes can exacerbate skin conditions, so those with these conditions should ideally avoid them.
People with sensitive constitutions or allergies to urushiol are very susceptible to allergic reactions when eating mangoes. Mild symptoms may include itching around the mouth and on the lips, burning sensation on the tongue, dry eyes, and hives. Severe cases can lead to anaphylactic shock, which is life-threatening.
Furthermore, it's important to remember that both ripe and unripe mangoes can be sour and acidic. Therefore, this fruit is not suitable to eat on an empty stomach. It can irritate the stomach, increase gastric acid production, and increase the risk of intestinal problems. It can even lead to dizziness, stomach pain, "mango intoxication," or temporary poisoning. Pregnant women can also eat mangoes, but should only eat a small amount, about 100-200g per day, and should not eat them frequently.
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