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Wednesday 16 November 2022
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There is no doubt about the high nutritional value of grapes, but its excessive consumption has negative effects on digestive health, as it leads to a group of digestive disorders.
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In the following lines, “The Consulto” reviews the effects of grapes on the stomach, according to the “Times of India” website.
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The harm of grapes on the stomach
1- Diarrhea
When grapes are consumed in excess, the risk of diarrhea increases, and the reason is that they contain a high percentage of sugars, which make the stools softer.
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2- Constipation
Grapes negatively affect intestinal health when consumed in large quantities, because the water-insoluble fibers contained in them slow down their movement, causing constipation.
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3- Abdominal pain
Grape seeds can cause severe abdominal pain and, in severe cases, can lead to appendicitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
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4- Acidity
It is advisable not to eat grapes on an empty stomach in the morning, because it contains salicylic acid, which causes a feeling of sourness, and also causes irritation in the stomach.
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Other grape damage
Excessive consumption of grapes leads to weight gain, due to its high sugar content, and in rare cases it can cause allergies, when the body is allergic to the proteins available in it, causing a set of annoying symptoms, such as rash, headache, vomiting and shortness of breath.
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