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What should not be eaten with jellyfish

Dec 18, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Jellyfish generally should not be consumed with foods such as persimmons, tofu, lemons, pomegranates, or chili peppers. It should also not be taken together with medications including levothyroxine sodium tablets, glimepiride tablets, benazepril hydrochloride tablets, cefixime tablets, and warfarin sodium tablets. If discomfort occurs after consuming jellyfish, medical attention should be sought promptly. When eating jellyfish, one should pay attention to proper food pairing.

Generally, jellyfish should not be consumed together with foods such as persimmons, tofu, lemons, pomegranates, or chili peppers. Additionally, it should not be taken with certain medications including levothyroxine sodium tablets, glimepiride tablets, benazepril hydrochloride tablets, cefixime tablets, and warfarin sodium tablets. If discomfort occurs after consuming jellyfish, medical attention should be sought promptly. Specific details are as follows:

I. Foods

1. Persimmon
Persimmons contain tannic acid, while jellyfish is rich in protein. Consuming them together may cause a reaction in the body that forms indigestible substances, impairing digestion and nutrient absorption, and possibly reducing the nutritional value of the jellyfish.

2. Tofu
The calcium ions in tofu can combine with the gelatinous substances in jellyfish to form precipitates, which hinders the body's ability to absorb nutrients effectively.

3. Lemon
Jellyfish contains abundant protein, while lemons are high in fruit acids. When consumed together, these fruit acids may cause the proteins in jellyfish to coagulate, making them harder to digest and absorb, thus reducing their nutritional value. In severe cases, this combination may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea.

4. Pomegranate
Jellyfish is rich in protein, calcium, and trace elements, whereas pomegranates contain high levels of fruit acids. Consuming them together may lead to calcification, potentially causing digestive issues such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

5. Chili Pepper
Chili peppers are spicy and irritating to the gastrointestinal tract and may trigger skin allergies, hemorrhoids, or other conditions. Both chili peppers and jellyfish are considered "heat-inducing" (trigger) foods in traditional dietary concepts. Eating them together may exacerbate allergic reactions and cause discomfort in the mouth.

II. Medications

1. Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets
Jellyfish is high in iodine. Taking it concurrently with levothyroxine sodium may lead to hyperthyroidism due to excessive iodine intake affecting thyroid function.

2. Glimepiride Tablets
Certain components in jellyfish may interfere with the blood sugar-lowering effect of glimepiride, increasing difficulty in glycemic control.

3. Benazepril Hydrochloride Tablets
Some components in jellyfish may enhance the blood pressure-lowering effects of antihypertensive drugs like benazepril hydrochloride, potentially causing hypotension (excessively low blood pressure).

4. Cefixime Tablets
As a seafood product, jellyfish contains potential allergens. Cephalosporin antibiotics like cefixime can also provoke allergic reactions. Taking both simultaneously may increase the risk of allergic responses, such as rashes or breathing difficulties.

5. Warfarin Sodium Tablets
Jellyfish is rich in calcium ions. Concurrent intake with warfarin sodium may interfere with the drug’s anticoagulant efficacy, increasing the risk of bleeding.

When consuming jellyfish, attention should be paid to food pairing. Raw or undercooked jellyfish should be avoided to prevent food poisoning. Pregnant women and individuals with spleen-stomach deficiency or cold constitution should avoid excessive consumption.

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