What should not be eaten with large shrimp?
I usually enjoy eating shrimp quite a bit and typically eat it every two to three days. However, I've heard that one should also be cautious about dietary restrictions when eating shrimp. I would like to ask, what foods should not be consumed together with shrimp?
Doctor's answer (1)
Shrimp is a nutritious ingredient, and the following ingredients should be avoided when consuming it:
1. Avoid consuming large amounts of foods rich in vitamin C together with shrimp: The pentavalent arsenic in shrimp may be converted into toxic trivalent arsenic under the action of large amounts of vitamin C. However, in reality, such conversion rarely occurs under normal consumption levels, and the arsenic content in shrimp is far below the level that could cause poisoning. Therefore, moderate consumption of shrimp together with foods rich in vitamin C is safe.
2. Be aware of allergens: People allergic to seafood should avoid eating shrimp to prevent allergic reactions. Additionally, if one is allergic to shrimp, they should also avoid consuming it together with other foods that may cause allergic reactions.
3. Avoid consuming large amounts of foods high in tannic acid together with shrimp: Shrimp is a high-protein food, and foods high in tannic acid may combine with protein to form precipitates that are difficult to digest and absorb, thus affecting digestion and absorption. However, this does not mean these foods should never be consumed together; moderate consumption is generally harmless.
Therefore, when consuming shrimp, attention should be paid to avoiding simultaneous consumption with the above-mentioned foods.
