SERVING SIZES AND HEALTH CONCERNS: WHAT HEALTH EXPERTS SAY ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF CALABASH
Perspective from Jacomie Nel
Master of Science (MSc), Dietetics/Dietitian · 7 years of experience · South Africa
Possible Side Effects
- Calabash might lower blood glucose levels. Please with diabetes should be cautious of this and adjust their medication accordingly.
Quantity Recommendation
- This might be a miracle fruit but more research is needed to confirm it's benefits and effective doses as well as side effects.
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Perspective from Caroline Luiza C. Castro
Master's in Nutrition Sciences · 16 years of experience · Brazil
Possible Side Effects
- Calabash is potential poisoning when it is eaten raw, because a compound called cucurbitacin, which is toxic for us, causing vomiting, diarrhea.
Quantity Recommendation
- Calabash can be eaten every week, being part of a healthy menu. 2 portions a week is enough to take its benefits, such as reducing constipation, helping weight loss, reducing blood sugar.
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This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual doctors, and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns.