Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that provides the body with many essential nutrients such as fiber, folate, calcium, potassium and vitamins.
Specialist Doctor 1 Nguyen Thu Ha (FPT Long Chau Pharmacy System) said 6 harmful effects of eating too much cabbage that you should know to pay attention and consider the amount consumed in your diet.
Digestive disorders
The fiber in cabbage is great for promoting gut health, but eating too much cabbage can lead to gas, bloating, and even diarrhea. The high fiber content in cabbage can overload your digestive system, especially for those who are not used to a high-fiber diet.
Eating too much cabbage can lead to bloating, gas and even diarrhea.
The insoluble fiber in cabbage increases the movement of waste through the digestive tract, so eating too much cabbage can lead to diarrhea or intestinal obstruction, especially for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or have sensitive stomachs.
In addition to diarrhea, bloating is also a side effect that causes digestive disorders when eating too much cabbage that you need to pay attention to. Cabbage contains a large amount of raffinose, a type of sugar that cannot be digested and causes bloating.
Blood sugar fluctuations
Dr. Thu Ha informed that, based on a research article, cabbage contains a type of nutrient in plants, called glucosinolate. This substance will break down into substances that have the effect of regulating blood sugar levels. This can be beneficial for people who are controlling diabetes, but for others, it can lead to a decrease in blood sugar, thereby causing symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness and fatigue. Therefore, if you have diabetes or are taking medication to control blood sugar, you should consider consulting your doctor about adding cabbage to your daily diet.
Effects on thyroid function
In addition to affecting blood sugar, glucosinolates in cabbage also affect thyroid function. Glucosinolates contain sulfur and nitrogen - substances that can interfere with the production of thyroid hormones, or release certain ions that compete with iodine absorption. The thyroid gland needs iodine to function properly, so eating too much cabbage will lead to a competitive situation that limits iodine intake, potentially causing hypothyroidism.
Impede nutrient absorption
Like other cruciferous vegetables, cabbage contains compounds that can bind to essential minerals such as iron and calcium in the digestive tract, thereby hindering the absorption of iron and calcium in the body. While this effect does not cause too much of an impact on most healthy people, those who are deficient or at risk of deficiency (such as vegetarians and vegans) should be careful about the amount of cabbage in their diet.
Allergies to any food are not uncommon, and cabbage allergies are no exception.
Allergy
Allergies to any food are not uncommon, and cabbage allergies are no exception. Some people will experience rashes or itching after eating too much cabbage. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriate amount of food and monitor for sudden symptoms. If the allergy is too severe, you should consult a doctor and only eat when allowed.
Drug interactions
Dr. Thu Ha said that cabbage contains a lot of vitamin K, a vitamin that helps blood clotting. If you eat too much cabbage, it can affect blood-thinning medications. Therefore, if you are taking this medication, you should talk to your doctor and pay attention to the appropriate amount of cabbage you eat. According to the recommendations of the University of Maryland Medical Center (USA), the daily amount of vitamin K needed for women is 90 mcg and 120 mcg for men.
For any food, consuming them in reasonable amounts will ensure their benefits, on the contrary, using too much can lead to unwanted side effects and adversely affect health.
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