Avocado is nutritious but who needs to limit eating it?

Specialist Doctor 2 Huynh Tan Vu (Day Treatment Unit, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Facility 3) said: avocado contains many important nutrients, notably fat, carbohydrates, protein, potassium, fiber, vitamin B and vitamin E. In addition, avocado also provides vitamin C, vitamin K, glucid and other substances.

Avocado is considered a nutritious food, has positive effects on the body, helps improve cardiovascular health, digestive system, prevent inflammation, osteoporosis... However, there are some groups of people who should limit or avoid eating avocado.

There are certain groups of people who should limit or avoid eating avocado.

Breastfeeding women : Although avocados have many health benefits, eating too much avocado can reduce milk production and cause discomfort for young children.

Therefore, avocado should only be eaten in moderation. It is necessary to ensure a balance between nutritional supplementation from avocado and maintaining enough milk for breastfeeding.

People with intestinal diseases: Although avocado is a rich source of nutrients, in case the patient is sick or has intestinal problems, eating too much avocado can cause indigestion, bloating and diarrhea.

If the patient wants to eat avocado, they should limit their intake to only 1/2 avocado per day to ensure safety and avoid harm to health.

People with allergies to avocado compounds : Individuals with sensitive skin are at high risk of developing an allergic reaction after eating avocado.

Therefore, if you have never eaten avocado, pay attention to signs such as nausea, itchy skin rash, headache, difficulty breathing, dizziness after eating. These may be signs of an allergic reaction and you should stop using avocado immediately.

In addition, people who know they are allergic to one of the ingredients in avocados should also avoid eating avocados, regardless of whether they are eaten fresh or processed. This helps to avoid the risk of causing an allergic reaction and ensures health. If there are any signs of allergies after contact with avocados, consult a doctor for advice and accurate allergy testing.

People with sensitive skin are often at high risk of allergies after eating avocado, so pay attention.

People with liver problems : Avocados contain a lot of collagen. This compound, when not fully digested, can accumulate in the liver and cause damage to liver cells. For people with liver-related diseases, limiting the amount of avocado consumed is necessary to protect the liver.

Obese people or those on a weight loss regimen : Avocado contains a lot of fat, so eating too much avocado can cause weight gain and uncontrolled weight loss.

To effectively achieve your weight loss goals, you should consider reducing the amount of avocado in your daily menu and find other suitable food sources to supplement nutrition.

People who are taking medication : Avocado can interact with or reduce the effectiveness of certain medications such as anticoagulants like Warfarin or Heparin, antiplatelet drugs like Clopidogrel, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen.

In addition, avocados can also increase the side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs. Therefore, before intending to eat avocados, you should consult your doctor for advice and appropriate dosage adjustment.

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