These 4 people are prohibited from eating bananas, the risks are dangerous

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Even though they are rich in nutrition, it turns out that some people are forbidden to eat bananas. There are some groups that do not recommend eating bananas for health reasons or because they are taking medication.

So which groups of people cannot be prevented from eating bananas? The following is in full, quoted from CNN, Saturday (17/8/2024).

1. People who take certain drugs

People taking beta-blocker medications must avoid banana intake. This drug is usually prescribed by doctors to reduce the risk of complications related to cardiovascular disease.

Bela blockers themselves are known to increase potassium levels in the blood. At the same time, bananas are also known as fruits with high potassium content.

Consuming too much potassium can have a negative effect on the kidneys. If the kidneys cannot remove excess potassium in the blood, it can have fatal consequences.

2. People with allergies

Bananas can trigger an allergic reaction in some people. Anyone who experiences itching, swelling and wheezing after eating bananas should seek immediate medical help.

In the most severe cases, a banana allergy can trigger an anaphylactic reaction that can be life-threatening.

3. People who have headaches

Avoid eating bananas when you have a headache. In some people, eating bananas can trigger and make migraines worse.

4. People with diabetes

Diabetics are also advised to be careful when eating bananas. The reason is that the carbohydrate content in bananas can increase blood sugar.

Bananas themselves are known as one of the fruits that contain carbohydrates. Each medium banana contains about 27 g of carbohydrates.

Here is a list of groups that are not recommended to eat bananas. It doesn’t have to be completely avoided, but limited.

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