Can I eat pomelo during my menstrual period?
Disease description:
I like to eat pomelo. Every winter, my dad buys me a lot of pomelos to eat. Now is the time when pomelos are in season again, and today Dad bought one back. However, I just started my period today, so I would like to ask: can I eat pomelo during menstruation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
It is acceptable to consume pomelo in moderation during menstruation, but intake should be controlled to avoid excessive consumption. Pomelo is a fruit rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and various trace elements. However, pomelo is relatively cold in nature and contains certain acidic substances. For women with a cold body constitution or those experiencing dysmenorrhea, diarrhea, or other discomforts during menstruation, excessive consumption of pomelo may increase internal coldness, affect blood circulation, and thereby worsen menstrual pain or cause abdominal discomfort.
If an individual has a cold constitution or experiences significant discomfort, it is advisable to temporarily avoid consuming pomelo and instead choose fruits with a milder nature, such as apples or bananas.
