Seaweed is one of the seafood that is processed into many diverse dishes, has a rich flavor and high nutritional content. However, consuming too many seaweed in some cases can affect health.
People with a history of seafood allergies
Seaweed belongs to the group of hard-shelled seafood that can easily cause allergies for some people with sensitive skin such as hives, burning, difficulty breathing, etc.
Some symptoms may appear within a few minutes to a few hours of eating, with ranging from mild to more severe. Therefore, people with a history of seafood allergies should consider before eating to ensure their health.
People with gout
Seaweed contains a lot of protein and purines - a compound that when broken down, produces uric acid. For people with gout, consuming foods rich in purines will increase uric acid levels in the blood, causing joint pain to last longer.
In addition, a diet rich in protein from seafood can also increase the pressure on the kidneys. Therefore, people with gout need to limit their intake of seaweed and replace it with foods with less purines such as green vegetables, or whole grains, white meat.
People with digestive problems
Seaweed is weldable and contains many indigestible protein. If you eat too much, you will be at risk of digestive disorders, bloating... People with weak digestive systems, especially the elderly, children or people recovering from illness should consider when eating seaweed. You should prepare carefully, eat a moderate amount and monitor the body's reaction after using seaweed.
People with high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease
Seaweed contains a certain amount of cholesterol, if eaten in large quantities and regularly, it can greatly affect the body's blood fat index. People who are being treated for hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease should limit eating seaweed to control cardiovascular health well.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women
Seaweed is a live seafood that also has a potential risk to fetal development and the health of infants through breast milk. To ensure safety, pregnant or breastfeeding women should limit their intake or if they eat, they need to prepare carefully to ensure the health of both mother and child.
