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Can eating too many oranges lead to side effects?
The season of oranges is here. Orange, also called narangi is everyone's favourite. Its tangy and sweet taste makes it a great snack. Plus, the various health benefits it offers is like cherry on the cake. Orange helps keep us stay hydrated and provides us with vitamin C in abundance to keep our immune system strong. But can having too many oranges lead to any side effects? Certainly, it can.
100 grams of oranges contains 47 grams of calories, 87 grams of water, 0.9 grams of protein, 11.8 grams of carbohydrate, 9.4 grams of sugar, 2.4 grams of fibre and 76 per cent of the DV (daily value) of vitamin C. It's densely rich in nutrients but should be consumed in moderate amounts.
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The side effect of eating too many oranges?
If one starts to eat 4-5 oranges every day, it can lead to overconsumption of fibre. This can cause an upset stomach, cramping, diarrhoea, bloating and nausea. Excessive intake of vitamin C can lead to heartburn, vomiting, insomnia and heart attack, as per reports.
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How many oranges you can have in a day?
Oranges are acidic in nature, which can lead to irritation in the stomach in people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). People suffering from GERD should consult their doctor before consuming oranges.
In some severe cases, it can lead to vomiting and heartburn. People with high potassium levels must also consult their doctor before consuming oranges.
Oranges have low levels of potassium, but if the body has too much potassium already, it can cause a potentially serious condition called hyperkalemia.
At max, one should not consume 1-2 oranges in one day.
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