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There is no dispute about the high nutritional value of grapes, but excessive consumption of it has negative effects on the health of the digestive system, 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 damage 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 stool more loose.
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2- Constipation
Grapes negatively affect the health of the intestines when consumed in large quantities, because the water-insoluble fibers 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 advised not to eat grapes on an empty stomach in the morning, because they contain salicylic acid, which causes a feeling of acidity, and also leads to stomach irritation.
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Other damage to grapes
Excessive consumption of grapes leads to weight gain, due to its high sugars, and in rare cases it may cause allergies, when the body is allergic to the protein available in it, causing a group of disturbing symptoms, such as skin rashes, headaches, vomiting and shortness of breath.
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