Can loquat be eaten with lychee?

Jun 16, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Loquat is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, carotene, and minerals, and has the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving cough, clearing heat, and detoxifying. Lychee contains abundant vitamins, carbohydrates, and proteins, and can benefit the spleen and liver, warm the middle jiao, and relieve pain. The two fruits have different nutritional values; moderate combination and consumption can complement each other and benefit health.

     In general, loquat can be consumed together with lychee. Specific details are as follows:

     

     Loquat is rich in various nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, and carotene, which help enhance immunity and promote metabolism. Lychee is rich in vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, glucose, sucrose, protein, and minerals such as potassium, which help in antioxidant activity, promoting cardiovascular health, and enhancing physical strength. The nutritional values of the two differ, and moderate combination of their consumption can complement each other and benefit health.

     Although both loquat and lychee are nutrient-rich, they are both categorized as warm-natured fruits. Consuming excessive amounts together may lead to excessive internal heat, triggering heatiness symptoms such as mouth ulcers and sore throat. Especially for individuals with a naturally hot constitution, those prone to heatiness, and those suffering from conditions such as diabetes and obesity, it is advisable to avoid consuming large quantities together to prevent exacerbating their conditions or causing discomfort.

     In daily diets, it is recommended to diversify food sources and maintain a balanced intake of various nutrients, while also paying attention to individual responses to different foods to maintain good digestive health.

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