Can sea cucumber and donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao) be consumed together?
Disease description:
My health is not very good, so I’ve purchased many nutritional supplements. Today, I consumed donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao). I’m unsure whether I can also consume sea cucumber. Doctor, can sea cucumber and donkey-hide gelatin be taken together?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Cui Zhenqin
Sea cucumbers and donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao) can be taken together, as ejiao helps replenish blood and enhance immune function, while sea cucumbers also support immunity and blood production. However, neither should be consumed in excess, as both are highly nourishing substances; overconsumption may lead to “excess heat” symptoms, such as epistaxis (nosebleeds). In daily life, it is advisable to drink plenty of plain water to increase urine output and promote metabolic activity.
