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Cloves are used in Indian cuisine to add aroma and flavor to food. Nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Calcium, Magnesium and Manganese present in cloves not only help in maintaining good oral health but also help in maintaining good digestive system. Despite being so beneficial for health, do you know that some people should not consume too much cloves in summer. Excessive consumption of it can cause harm to their health instead of benefit. Let's find out how.
Disadvantages of excessive consumption of cloves-
low blood sugar –
Excessive consumption of cloves can significantly reduce blood sugar levels. If you are diabetic and are already taking medicines to control diabetes, consult your doctor before consuming cloves.
Body heat may increase –
Clove has a hot nature. In such a situation, one should avoid consuming cloves in large quantities during the summer season. Excessive consumption can increase body temperature. Consuming too many cloves can cause gastrointestinal problems, leaving you with stomach problems, indigestion, diarrhea or heartburn.
Liver or kidney problems-
Excessive consumption of cloves can also harm the kidneys and liver. If you are already suffering from liver or kidney disease then avoid consuming cloves in excessive quantities. Due to its hot nature, cloves can increase the risk of liver, kidney and stomach problems.
Problem of blood thinning-
Excessive consumption of cloves causes thinning of blood and the person may have problem of blood thinning. Actually, cloves work to thin the blood naturally but if you consume it in excess quantity then your bleeding will not stop quickly in case of injury. Not only this, when the blood becomes too thin, it can also cause many other problems.
Disadvantages during pregnancy-
Excessive consumption of cloves during pregnancy can cause bleeding in the initial days. Also, its effect can reach the child through the milk of lactating mothers, due to which there is a risk of allergies and many other problems in the child.