Allergy when eating pomegranate

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Pomegranate is a fruit that is used as a medicine or a refreshing drink. Almost all parts of the pomegranate tree, including the stem, roots, and bark, can be used medicinally. However, cases of allergy when eating pomegranate or side effects with some side effects with the drug are worrying users. So how to eat pomegranate allergy? Is there a way to treat a pomegranate allergy?

1. Pomegranate overview

There are many people who are saying that pomegranate has the ability to improve heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes ... According to researchers, this is just a rumor or the use is seen in some individuals. not considered the real effects of pomegranate. With its appearance thousands of years in mythology and many religions, records have passed that pomegranates are used in the treatment of diseases caused by flukes and parasites.
There are many regions that have considered pomegranate as a folk medicine to treat other diseases. According to published documents, pomegranate is native to Iran and is commonly grown in the Mediterranean regions. So how is the mechanism of action of pomegranate understood?
According to research pomegranate contains many antioxidants. More specifically, these substances have the effect of slowing atherosclerosis or fighting cancer cells when used in the form of juice. However, most of us use pomegranate as a beverage without knowing this great use.

2. Some notes when using pomegranates are given by research

Although in folklore pomegranate is said to bring many therapeutic uses. But you need to understand as well as understand the real uses, the benefits are not as rumored and some of the uses are waiting to be proven. The following is a detailed explanation of the effective uses of pomegranate.
Uses of pomegranate effective For patients with high blood pressure, researchers have proven that maintaining the habit of drinking pomegranate juice every day will reduce systolic blood pressure by 5 mmHg. And you don't need to drink too much pomegranate juice because the statistics are said to be the maximum number of pomegranate juice causing effects. However, with diastolic blood pressure, pomegranate juice is not expected to cause any effect.
Uses appear due to rumors without practical results There are some cases of lung disease leading to shortness of breath, it is recommended to use pomegranate juice. However, after using it, the patient's condition did not improve.
Fruits contain a lot of antioxidants, so many people mistakenly believe that they have the ability to reduce cholesterol and fat levels like some antioxidants in other foods. The fact is that pomegranate juice won't lower cholesterol if you don't have the problem of high cholesterol.
Some uses are still waiting for research to conclude. Early research shows that drinking pomegranate juice has a protective function for carotid arteries. In addition, the body's athletic performance seems to improve better. That is why many athletes have used pomegranate juice to improve athletic performance.
In a few studies on heart disease, pomegranate juice was able to improve blood flow to the heart but did not seem to be able to prevent narrowing of blood vessels in the heart. Therefore, there is not enough information and evidence to conclude that drinking pomegranate juice improves heart problems.
Dental caries caused by plaque has always been an annoying problem for most of us. When some subjects spread word of mouth about the act of rinsing the mouth with pomegranate extract to reduce plaque, many people believed and practiced.
In diabetics, 1.5ml/kg of fresh pomegranate juice per day is said to significantly improve blood sugar levels.
There are many research results analyzing the effects of pomegranate on kidney disease. However, the results are not consistent and always change after each experiment. Some results show that drinking pomegranate juice before and during dialysis improves cholesterol and body fat levels. But the same study, when maintained for 1 month, did not see any significant improvement in blood pressure or cholesterol in the patients.
Early studies in menopausal women show that they reduce hot flashes or fatigue caused by insomnia when using pomegranate juice.
There are also some uses of pomegranate juice that have not been proven such as: Treating prostate cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, reducing periodontitis,...

3. Allergy when eating pomegranate occurs when you use it

With the published effects and some uses under research, what causes us to have a pomegranate allergy? When you use pomegranate juice, you can think that it is quite safe because few people have allergic problems in this case. However, some people who are allergic to pomegranate may be allergic to foods with pomegranate ingredients. If you experience symptoms of itching, swelling, runny nose or difficulty breathing, stop eating pomegranates and seek medical help as soon as possible.
Also pomegranates may not be harmful, but roots, stems and skins are not. Sometimes we use other components of the pomegranate tree as a natural medicine and inadvertently introduce toxins into the body leading to irritation. Similar to the case of applying pomegranate extract to the skin, you will only have an allergic reaction when your body is sensitive to pomegranate.

4. Measures to reduce the risk of allergy when eating pomegranate

To reduce allergies when eating pomegranate you need to pay attention to some of the following cases:
Pregnant and lactating women Although there are no findings to prove that this group of subjects is at risk when using pomegranate juice, All subjects cannot be certain. If you use pomegranate extract products, there may still be allergic reactions or side effects. So be careful to try a small amount for observation or consult a specialist.
People with low blood pressure Some studies have found pomegranate juice's ability to lower blood sugar. Although that case is rare, you still need to pay attention and take precautions if your body reacts to pomegranate juice unfortunately.
People who are allergic to plants Pomegranate is also a plant, so you need to pay more attention if you are allergic to plants. People with plant allergies are often at increased risk of developing a pomegranate allergy.
People who have just undergone surgery Although it is not proven or confirmed, pomegranate juice is not recommended for patients undergoing surgery to stabilize blood pressure. Therefore, your doctor will remind you to stop using 2 weeks before the scheduled surgery to be on the safe side.

5. Eat pomegranate allergy when you use some drugs that cause interactions

Pomegranate can cause low to moderate interactions if you take it with certain medications. You should pay attention if you are using some of the following groups of drugs to avoid pomegranate allergy:
Medicines for high blood pressure Some drugs are changed or broken down by liver enzymes According to research, you should take them every day from 43 - 330ml of pomegranate juice and maintain it for a long time to ensure safety as well as minimize side effects.
Above is some information to help you avoid pomegranate allergy. If you need further assistance, please contact your doctor for specific advice.

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Reference source: webmd.com