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Papaya is a healthy fruit, which is considered beneficial in improving digestion, increasing immunity and many diseases. But in some cases, consuming it excessively or eating it at the wrong time can be harmful for health. Pregnant women, those taking blood thinners, thyroid patients and kidney stone patients should eat it in limited quantities or only after consulting the doctor. Know the benefits, disadvantages and precautions of consumption of papaya in this article.
Papaya is a healthy fruit, but it can also be harmful for some people. Pregnant women (raw or underripe papaya), latex allergy sufferers, thyroid patients, those taking blood thinners and kidney stone patients should eat it with caution. If consumed in excess, it can cause gastrointestinal upset and stomach cramps.
According to Dr. Ravi Arya, fully ripe papaya in limited quantity is considered safe and beneficial during pregnancy. At the same time, raw or half-ripe papaya should not be eaten at all, because the latex and papain present in it can cause miscarriage or premature delivery.
Papain enzyme is found in large quantities in raw papaya and its latex (white milk). It may cause a cross-reaction (oral allergy syndrome) in people who are allergic to rubber/latex. Its consumption can cause problems like swelling of lips or mouth, itching, skin rashes, difficulty in breathing (asthma), and in severe cases it can also cause anaphylactic shock.
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Papaya is beneficial for health, but excessive consumption can cause the risk of increasing blood sugar. Therefore, one should eat limited quantity of about half a cup (100-150 grams) or a small bowl per day. Apart from this, a person suffering from any disease should not consume papaya without consulting a doctor.
Papaya is very beneficial for digestion, but it can cause digestive problems when eaten in excessive amounts or with certain foods such as milk, curd, citrus fruits and high-protein foods. This can cause problems like diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, gas and acidity.
Excessive papaya consumption can cause serious blood disorders. It can thin the blood too much, increasing the risk of bleeding. Especially for those who are taking blood thinning medicines like warfarin. Apart from this, papaya can also affect the lining of blood vessels.
Papaya is beneficial in most diseases, but in some situations it should not be consumed. Also, eating too much papaya can have negative effects on health. Therefore, papaya should always be consumed as per the doctor’s advice.
