Papaya is a fruit that everyone loves especially the one who wants to lose weight. Many people consume it with an empty stomach and some people also include it in salads to detox their body. It has many beneficial medical properties like antifungal and antibacterial properties. Even its leaves have the ability to fight against the deadly dengue fever.
Besides all the benefits it is still suggested to pregnant women to avoid this fruit. There are several other side effects of this fruit that one might know.
1. Hampers food pipe (oesophagus)
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We all consider papaya as the best fruit but overconsumption of this fruit can have an adverse effect on the oesophagus, an organ of our body the food we eat, passes through. So, always consume it in a small amount.
2. May cause allergy sometimes
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The latex content of this fruit can cause allergic reactions which happen when you consume the unripe one. So, beware eating it next time especially when you are going to eat the unripe papaya.
Also read: 5 Amazing Health Benefits Of Papaya Leaves To Cure Dengue
3. Risk of abortion
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This fruit has many amazing benefits but its seeds and root can increase the chances of abortion. And if you consume it in its unripe form than it can lead to uterine contractions. So, it is always suggested to the pregnant ladies to avoid this fruit.
4. Adverse effect on fertility
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It is said that the seeds of this fruit reduce the men’s fertility and also decrease the sperm count. And it can also affect the sperm mobility in some cases.
5. Lowers blood sugar
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If you are suffering from BP and taking medications for it, then start avoiding this fruit as it lowers the blood sugar level which can affect your health adversely.
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6. It can be toxic
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Overconsumption of this fruit can be toxic because of the benzyl isothiocyanate element present in it.
7. Can cause defects in babies
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The leaves of this fruit contain a compound papain which can cause birth defects in babies. So, it is suggested to avoid this fruit before and after the pregnancy for some time.
