Do you also eat pickles to your heart's content? Then be careful, the lactic acid present in it will spoil your health | News India

Your mouth might start watering as soon as you hear the name of pickle, but do you know that the lactic acid present in it can prove dangerous for our health?

Side Effects of Pickle: It would not be wrong to call India a country of pickles, all kinds of pickles are available here which people eat with great gusto, many people pack them in a box while going from village to city or abroad. There is a different pleasure in eating it with rice, roti and paratha, but do you know that pickle contains lactic acid, which can harm our health. Let's take a look at its side effects.

What is lactic acid?

Lactic acid is one of the major organic acids in our body and is found in the blood. It serves as an important energy source when our body needs it, but if its secretion in the body exceeds a limit, it can cause problems.

10 Side Effects of Lactic Acid

1. Oxidosis

Excess of lactic acid can cause a condition of oxidosis in the body, in which the pH level of the blood can deteriorate. This causes weakness, vomiting and pain.

2. Weak muscles –

Lactic acid can cause muscle pain and stiffness, which may affect your daily activities.

3. High blood pressure (High BP)

Excessive levels of lactic acid can increase the problem of high blood pressure.

4. Vomiting:

Oxidosis can cause vomiting and nausea, which may make you feel uncomfortable.

5. Indigestion:

Excessive secretion of lactic acid can cause digestive problems like stomach pain, gas, constipation etc.

6. Dry mouth

Oxidosis can cause dry mouth, which may cause problems in eating and drinking.

7. Heart disease:

Excessive lactic acid can also cause cardiovascular problems, such as chest pain and irregular heartbeat.

8. Headache:

Excessive consumption of lactic acid can cause headache and dizziness, so do not consume it in large quantities.

9. Weak bones –

Excess lactic acid can permanently affect the condition of bones, leading to weakened bones.

10. Changes in body temperature –

If the lactic acid levels in your body increase, it can cause changes in body temperature.