What happens if you eat too much mulberries?
As a nourishing product with the same origin of medicine and food, mulberry is popular for its sweet and sour taste and rich nutrition. However, traditional Chinese medicine classics have long warned: "Although mulberry is replenished, over-eating will lead to illness." This article deeply analyzes the potential risks of excessive consumption of mulberry and gives scientific eating suggestions. Health hazards of excessive consumption of mulberry digestive tract discomfort. Mulberry tannic acid content is as high as 3.2%. Excessive intake will combine with pepsin to form precipitate. Clinical data shows that 38% of people who consume more than 200 grams per day develop symptoms of abdominal distension and diarrhea. Due to declining gastrointestinal function, it is recommended to control it within 30 capsules for the elderly. Risk of blood sugar fluctuations The sugar content per 100 grams of mulberry reaches 12.7 grams, of which glucose accounts for 60%. Excessive consumption in diabetic patients may cause blood sugar levels to surge after meals. It is recommended to control intake through the "fruit exchange method" and reduce the intake of rice by 1/4 bowl per 50 grams of mulberry. Allergic reactions to mulberry anthocyanins and volatile oils may cause symptoms such as rash and laryngeal edema in allergic people. The 2023 Food Allergy Study pointed out that the incidence of mulberry allergy is about 0.13%, which is highly prevalent among children under 5 years old. The golden rule for scientific eating of mulberry explains in detail that immature mulberry contains cyanide glycosides, which is 7 times more toxic than mature fruits; boiling in iron pots will produce Fe³+ complexes, which may cause denaturation of hemoglobin; children's daily intake It is recommended not to exceed 15 capsules to avoid affecting mineral absorption. The best eating time for a healthy eating plan is 1 hour after a meal, which can be used with yogurt to form a protein protective film; lyophilization processing can retain 98% of anthocyanins, and the vitamin C loss rate is only 12%; the mulberry vinegar fermentation process increases the polyphenol content by 3.5 times.
Mulberry is both a good health product and a double-edged sword for health. Master the three principles of "timely, appropriate amount, and appropriate law" and control the daily intake at 50-100 grams, which can not only obtain antioxidants, but also avoid health risks. It is recommended that special groups follow medical advice and maximize the therapeutic value of mulberry.