The Benefits and Risks of Eating Apricots: Advice from a Specialist in Internal Medicine

2023-06-08 12:31:56

Dr. Marina Constantinova, a specialist in internal medicine, declared that apricots are useful fruits, but it is better not to over-eat them.

And the doctor points out, in an interview with Gazeta.Ru, that it is not recommended to eat more than 200-300 grams of apricots per day.

According to her, the appearance of an apricot indicates its quality. For example, its color must be uniform, and there may be red or yellow spots. And the fruits should be elastic and not too soft or hard.

And she says: “The fruits of fresh and dried apricots contain useful substances: vitamins of group B, C, E, and K, and nicotinic acid, and the mineral elements magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron, iodine, phosphorus, and organic acids: citric, succinic, and malic. Apricots also contain glucose, sucrose, fructose, tannins, pectin, flavonoids and dietary fiber.

Apricot also helps to normalize the functioning of the intestines, improves blood production, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, and has a tonic and antioxidant effect. Eating 100 grams of apricots provides 70 percent of the body’s daily need for potassium.

She says: “You should refrain from eating apricots, in the following cases: an allergic reaction, stomach ulcers, gastroenteritis. In addition, it is not recommended to eat apricots in the case of endocrine diseases such as thyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus, and kidney and heart diseases.” .

It should be noted that apricot kernels are widely used in medicine and cosmetics. Knowing that some apricot kernels have a bitter taste caused by amygdalin, which is the source of hydrocyanic acid – an organic poison.

She says, “If taken in large quantities, it can cause poisoning, so if you come across a grain with a clear bitter taste, it is better not to eat it. Of course, apricot seeds can be eaten, but in a very limited quantity, 2-3 grains at a time. These grains contain in their composition It contains beneficial substances: vitamins, minerals and amino acids, thanks to which it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

According to her, it is not recommended to take apricot kernels in case of exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases, as well as children and pregnant women.

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