Can consuming longan aril also promote growth and development?
Disease description:
Recently, my child has been particularly fond of eating longan flesh. A friend mentioned that consuming longan flesh can promote growth and development—can eating longan flesh truly support growth and development?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Consuming longan aril generally promotes growth and development. As meat is nutritionally rich, it provides essential nutrients—including protein, fructose, and trace minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron—required by the body. These nutrients offer supportive benefits for children’s intellectual development and brain health. Therefore, moderate consumption of longan aril can help promote children’s growth and development. However, intake should be controlled; excessive consumption at one time may cause “internal heat” (a traditional Chinese medicine concept referring to symptoms such as sore throat, acne, or constipation).
