Nut milk is nutritious but these people should not drink it

Nut milk is becoming increasingly popular as a nutritious and healthy drink. However, not everyone is suitable to use this type of milk.

People with allergies

Some people may be allergic to nuts such as soybeans, almonds, and walnuts. Allergic symptoms can include itching, hives, difficulty breathing, facial swelling, and even life-threatening anaphylactic shock.

Intolerance occurs when the body has difficulty digesting certain components in nut milk, such as lactose (in walnut milk) and fiber (in soy milk). Common symptoms include bloating, indigestion, and diarrhea.

Some people should limit or avoid drinking nut milk. (Photo: Getty Images)

People with digestive problems

People with digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease should be cautious when using nut milk. Nut milk often contains a lot of fiber, which can cause bloating, indigestion, and abdominal pain in people with sensitive digestive systems.

Some nuts contain phytates, which can interfere with the absorption of minerals like iron and zinc. Additionally, some nut milks are high in sugar, which can aggravate diarrhea symptoms.

People with kidney disease

People with kidney disease need to limit the amount of potassium and phosphorus in their diet. Some nut milks such as almond milk and walnut milk contain high levels of potassium and phosphorus, which can put pressure on the kidneys. Therefore, you should consult your doctor about using nut milk and only choose nut milks with low potassium and phosphorus content.

Children under 1 year old

Nut milk is not a complete source of nutrition for the comprehensive development of infants and children under 1 year old. Breast milk or formula milk is still the best choice for this stage.

In addition, the digestive system of young children is not yet complete, so it is easy to have problems digesting nut milk. When children are older, you should consult a doctor before giving them nut milk. Add nut milk to your child's diet gradually, monitoring their reactions.

People who are taking certain medications

Some nut milks can interact with certain medications, reducing their effectiveness or increasing their side effects. For example, almond milk contains vitamin K, which can reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulants. Soy milk can affect the absorption of thyroid medications.

People with gout

Nut milk is not suitable for gout patients because it contains a lot of purine. Consuming too much purine from nut milk can increase the risk of gout attacks, causing pain and affecting the quality of life. Therefore, gout patients should choose other more suitable drinks and follow a healthy diet to effectively control the disease.

Nut milk is a nutritious drink with many health benefits. However, not everyone is suitable to use this type of milk. Understanding the subjects who should not drink nut milk and important notes will help you maximize the benefits of nut milk while still ensuring health safety.

Correspondent Thu Phuong (VOV.VN)

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