Consequences of Eating Mangoes and Seafood Together
Jul 11, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
Eating mangoes together with seafood can hinder digestion and impair nutrient absorption. Moreover, both mangoes and seafood are common allergenic foods; consuming them simultaneously increases the risk of allergic reactions. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat them together. Most seafood is rich in protein and amino acids, whereas mangoes contain vitamin A, calcium ions, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
Consuming mangoes and seafood together can impair digestion and hinder nutrient absorption. Moreover, both mangoes and seafood are common allergenic foods; consuming them simultaneously increases the risk of allergic reactions. It is therefore not recommended to eat them together.
Most seafood is rich in protein and amino acids, whereas mangoes contain vitamin A, calcium ions, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. Although both are excellent health-promoting foods, when consumed together, the proteins in seafood may bind with vitamin C from mangoes, forming protein precipitates that increase gastric burden, impair digestion and absorption, and—in severe cases—may even cause protein coagulation, potentially leading to various gastrointestinal calculi (stones).
Mangoes contain alkaloids that may trigger allergic reactions upon contact with skin or mucous membranes, while seafood contains heterologous (foreign) proteins that are also highly allergenic. Concurrent consumption of mangoes and seafood may therefore exacerbate allergic responses.
Thus, it is best to avoid eating mangoes and seafood together. If both are consumed, they should be spaced at least one to two hours apart.
