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Side Effects of Lychee: One of the various fruits available in the summer season is litchi. Litchi is a juicy and tasty fruit. It is also beneficial for health. But its nature is hot. Therefore, care should be taken while consuming it in summer. Otherwise it can harm the brain.
Nutrients like vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants are present in litchi. It is also fun to eat this fruit in summer. But very few people know that litchi is also associated with a fatal harm. According to a report of the National Institute of Health, litchi contains a toxin called methylene cyclopropyl glycine.
According to media reports, in 1995 there was an incident in Bihar where children died after eating litchi. Cases of Chamki fever were also seen in North India. However, this does not mean that you should not eat litchi at all. If some things are taken care of, then the harm caused by litchi can be avoided.
The toxin methylene cyclopropyl glycine present in litchi causes a fatal disease called encephalitis. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, encephalitis is caused by inflammation or infection of brain tissue. In which the brain gets swollen. Due to which headache, stiffness in the neck, seizures start.
Never eat litchi on an empty stomach
To avoid the harm caused by litchi, never consume it on an empty stomach. Eating litchi on an empty stomach reduces blood sugar rapidly due to the toxins present in it. Apart from this, conditions like vomiting and cramps can also occur.
How many litchis is safe to eat in a day?
To get the benefits of litchi and avoid its side effects, one should eat 6 to 7 litchis a day. If you have any disease and you are taking medicine, then consult your doctor before consuming litchi. Apart from this, before eating litchi, also keep in mind that it is properly ripe. Apart from this, avoid eating litchi on an empty stomach.
