7 Side Effects of Eating Dragon Fruit

After consuming dragon fruit, some people may experience digestive discomfort, such as bloating, gas, or an upset stomach.

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Some people may have an unusual allergy to dragon fruit.

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Natural sugars are present in dragon fruit, therefore consuming too much of it may cause blood sugar levels to rise.

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Oxalates found in dragon fruit have been linked to kidney stone formation in those who are predisposed.

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Some people may experience skin irritation or allergic responses after handling dragon fruit, particularly the skin.

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Drug interactions are possible with some dragon fruit constituents, especially with anticoagulants (blood thinners).

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Consuming acidic fruits like dragon fruit might make GERD or acid reflux symptoms worse for sufferers.

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