Pomegranate, which has a bright red color and is heavy when heard, is rich in various vitamins, potassium, and polyphenols. Thanks to various ingredients that prevent cell damage, eating pomegranate is good for skin care and improving immunity. Pomegranate also contains a large amount of phytoestrogens, which help the secretion of female hormones and is good for managing the symptoms of menopause. However, like all foods, pomegranates can be toxic to some. Haidak experts advised that you should be careful about intake in the following cases.
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Q. Can I eat pomegranate if I have diabetes?
As a result of diabetic patients consuming 50 ml of pomegranate juice for a total of 3 months, there is a report that it can have a good effect on the antioxidant capacity in the blood. However, blood glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels were reported to be unchanged. Therefore, consuming about 50mL of pomegranate juice or pomegranate juice per day does not seem to be a big problem.
However, consuming too much pomegranate juice, which contains sugar, can adversely affect blood sugar. Additionally, chewing the pomegranate itself rather than the juice form is better for blood sugar control.
– Head of Haidaq Rheumatology Counseling Doctor Jeong Se-jin (Yonsei Madu Hospital)
Q. Is it good to eat pomegranate when the symptoms of menopause are severe?
Pomegranate is a representative food known to be good for menopause. In addition, plums, beans, pears, milk, tomatoes, and sesame seeds are also known to be useful during menopause. Among medicinal herbs, Schizandra, Hasuo, Gojija, Cornus officinalis, Bokbunja, Homa, and Angelica are known to be good for menopause.
However, it can be a little risky for the general public to buy and eat things that are good for menopause. This is because there are many foods that have estrogen-like effects, and depending on the dose and use, they can be medicine or poison. It is good for relieving menopausal symptoms, but if you eat too much unconditionally, it can be more dangerous, so make sure you consult a specialist before taking it.
– Head of Haidaak Oriental Medicine Counseling Medicine Ji Eun-hye (Inae Oriental Clinic Gangnam Branch)
Q. What ingredients are good to eat when you have uterine fibroids?
Plant female hormones contained in pomegranate can enter the body and bind to estrogen receptors to cause uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, and ovarian cysts to grow. Therefore, it should be eaten in moderation and not in excess.
Studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency can promote the growth of uterine fibroids. Taking vitamin supplements, including vitamin D, will help. However, if you have uterine or ovarian disease, be sure to consult your gynecologist before taking nutritional supplements. It is also important to observe the condition regularly by taking regular tests while taking supplements.
– Haidaq Obstetrics and Gynecology Counseling Doctor Jeong Yeo-hwa (Umton Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic)
Q. Does eating pomegranate increase the risk of breast cancer?
Breast cancer cells are known to grow and multiply by estrogen. For this reason, it is true that there are major concerns that phytoestrogens, a female hormone-like substance in pomegranate, could have the same effect as female hormones in breast cancer.
However, recent studies have shown that phytoestrogens are not bad for breast cancer and may even reduce the incidence. However, it is not precisely determined, so we recommend that you avoid eating pomegranates as much as possible.
– Haidaq Surgery Consulting Doctor Hakmin Lee (Yonsei Yu Surgery Clinic)
* This article has been reproduced from a Haidak expert answer.
Support = Haidak Consulting Doctor Jeong Se-jin (Rheumatology Specialist, Yonsei Madu Hospital), Haidak Consulting Doctor Ji Eun-hye (Inae Oriental Clinic Gangnam Branch Oriental Doctor), Haidak Consulting Doctor Jeong Yeo-hwa (Omtoun Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist), Haidak Counseling Doctor Dr. Lee Hak-min (Surgical Specialist at Yonsei Yu Clinic)
