What should not be consumed with hawthorn?
Disease description:
I heard that some foods might not be good to eat together. I've recently been eating hawthorn berries and would like to know in advance what foods should not be consumed with hawthorn. I'm worried about eating something incompatible, which might cause physical discomfort.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Foods that are not suitable to consume with hawthorn:
1. Protein-rich foods: Such as milk, soy milk, etc. The acidic components in hawthorn may combine with protein to form indigestible precipitates, affecting digestion and absorption.
2. Seafood: The tannic acid in hawthorn may combine with minerals such as calcium and iron in seafood, forming compounds that are difficult for the body to absorb, thereby reducing nutritional value.
3. Pork liver: Hawthorn is rich in vitamin C, and certain components in pork liver may react with it, destroying the protein in pork liver and reducing its nutritional value.
4. Mung beans: Both hawthorn and mung beans are cool in nature; for individuals with weak spleen and stomach function, consuming them together may exacerbate coldness in the stomach, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea.
5. Ginseng: Hawthorn has a qi-breaking effect and may interfere with the nourishing effects of ginseng, especially for individuals with insufficient middle qi.
6. Lemon: Consuming hawthorn and lemon together may affect the digestive process.
