What should not be eaten with ginkgo nuts?
Nov 06, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, ginkgo nuts should not be consumed together with foods such as radish, persimmon, tofu, sweet potato, or fish. They should also not be taken with medications including isoniazid tablets, digoxin tablets, phenobarbital tablets, enteric-coated aspirin tablets, and warfarin sodium tablets. In addition, excessive consumption of ginkgo nuts should be avoided. In daily life, it is important to maintain a diverse diet and consume more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Generally, ginkgo nuts should not be consumed together with foods such as radish, persimmon, tofu, sweet potato, or fish. They should also not be taken concurrently with medications including isoniazid tablets, digoxin tablets, phenobarbital tablets, enteric-coated aspirin tablets, and warfarin sodium tablets. Additionally, ginkgo nuts should not be eaten in large quantities at one time. The specific analysis is as follows:
I. Foods
1. Radish
Ginkgo nuts should not be consumed with radish because radish has an energy-moving (qi-promoting) effect, while ginkgo nuts have an astringent effect. When consumed together, they may easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
2. Persimmon
Persimmons contain a high amount of tannic acid, which can combine with tannins in ginkgo nuts to form indigestible substances, potentially leading to gastrointestinal discomfort.
3. Tofu
Tofu contains a significant amount of oxalic acid, which can bind with calcium in ginkgo nuts to form substances that are difficult to digest, thereby impairing the body's absorption of calcium.
4. Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are rich in starch and pectin. When combined with tannic acid from ginkgo nuts, they may form indigestible compounds, causing gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Fish
Ginkgolic acid in ginkgo nuts may interact with proteins in fish meat, potentially producing substances that hinder digestion and lead to symptoms such as diarrhea and nausea.
II. Medications
1. Isoniazid Tablets
Isoniazid is an anti-tuberculosis medication. When taken with ginkgo nuts, it may trigger allergic reactions—ranging from mild skin itching to more severe conditions such as urticaria, drug rash, or even exfoliative dermatitis.
2. Digoxin Tablets
Ginkgo nuts contain fruit acids, quinine, and other substances that may inhibit blood coagulation and help prevent thrombosis. Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used to enhance myocardial contractility. Concurrent use may result in interactions that further suppress blood clotting function, increasing the risk of bleeding.
3. Phenobarbital Tablets
Phenobarbital has sedative and hypnotic effects. Certain components in ginkgo nuts may also possess sedative properties. Taking them together could enhance sedation, potentially causing drowsiness, dizziness, and similar symptoms.
4. Enteric-Coated Aspirin Tablets
Ginkgo nuts contain high levels of tannic acid, while enteric-coated aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with inherent irritant potential. Taking them together may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other symptoms.
5. Warfarin Sodium Tablets
Ginkgo nuts contain substances such as ginkgolides and flavonoids, which have anticoagulant effects. These may interfere with the anticoagulant action of warfarin sodium, reducing its therapeutic efficacy.
In daily life, attention should be paid to dietary diversity. Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables—such as spinach, apples, and grapes—avoiding late nights, and engaging in regular physical activity can help enhance immune function.
