But there are other effects if you consume too much papaya. The following is the list.
1. Cause a miscarriage
This comes from the fact that papaya can often cause latex allergies in individuals. This can be potentially dangerous for mothers and unborn babies.
Other studies also talk about the enzyme papain in papaya, which suppresses progesterone (sex hormone).
This hormone is needed to prepare the uterus for fertilization. Papain can also damage certain membranes in the female body which are important for fetal development.
Further research also tells us that papain in papaya can poison the fetus and cause birth defects in newborns.
Papaya may also be unsafe during breastfeeding. There are some speculations in this regard, and research is not very clear.
Therefore, please consult a doctor and avoid eating papaya during this period.
2. Causes digestive problems
The same papain that can soothe the stomach can also cause digestive disorders if consumed in excess.
Papaya is rich in fiber, and too much can cause digestive disorders. Furthermore, papaya fruit skin contains latex which can irritate the stomach and cause pain.
Papain in fruit works well in breaking down fiber. But if the fiber is not properly digested, you will suffer from stomach gas.
Papaya can also cause diarrhea in certain individuals. Fiber in fruit can bind with feces and cause diarrhea, making you very dehydrated.
Fiber that is abundant in papaya can also cause constipation. To avoid this, make sure to drink plenty of water.
3. Causes respiratory problems
Papain in fruit is also a potential allergen. People who consume lots of papaya eventually ingest excessive papain. As a result, it can cause respiratory allergies.
Some of them include asthma, wheezing, nasal congestion, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing.
4. Reduce blood sugar levels too much
There is limited research on this. But some sources suggest that people who have taken diabetes drugs should stay away from papaya.
This is because it might reduce blood sugar levels too much. Please consult a doctor before eating papaya for diabetics.
5. Damaging the windpipe
Too much papaya has been shown to damage the esophagus. However, if consumed in normal amounts (around 150 grams) is fine.
6. Causes kidney stones
Papaya is full of vitamin C, and research shows that excess vitamin C can cause toxicity symptoms, including kidney stones.
Vitamin C, after being metabolized in the body, produces oxalate which can turn into stone.
7. Irritating to the skin and blackening the skin
The application of papaya to the skin can cause irritation. Eating too much can cause a condition where the skin can turn yellow-orange.
This is not fatal, because excessive levels of beta-carotene cause skin discoloration.
8. Causes other allergies
Papaya can cause other allergies. This can be caused by papain in fruit or pollen from flowers that can stick to the skin of the fruit.
Some reactions include swelling of the mouth and face, dizziness, headaches, itching and rashes around the mouth and tongue, and difficulty swallowing.
Papaya is definitely one of the many delicious fruits. But, don't forget to limit your consumption.
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