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Side effects of eating figs
Today we talk about the Side effects of eating figs. Or rather even OF THE DANGERS of the Fig. Because yes, it is a (false) fruit that can cause you some health problems.
So to avoid problems with figs. We will give you a brief overview of figs side effects. And above all, know how to avoid them.

Unexpected Side Effects Of Figs

Unexpected Side Effects Of Figs

Figs may have some potential harm. Here is a list of the most prominent ones:

Allergy

One of the possible harms of figs may stimulate the emergence of an allergic reaction in some people, and this allergic reaction may be mild and not dangerous, or it may be severe in some cases. It may include symptoms such as conjunctivitis and rhinitis ( Rhinitis).
Here are some of the groups that may be susceptible to figs:
  • People with a direct allergy to figs.
  • People who are allergic to the following: the mulberry family, weeping fig, natural latex, and pollen.
  • Pregnant women may develop a kind of sensitivity to figs due to the hormonal changes the body may undergo during pregnancy.

Hypoglycemia

One of the possible harms of figs is that it may have a natural effect on lowering blood sugar levels, so doctors recommend these groups, in particular, to be careful when using figs:
  • Diabetics.
  • People who are about to undergo surgery.
The effect of lowering blood sugar is not limited to fig fruits only, but we specifically mention fig leaves here. It is possible for eating fig leaf or fig leaf supplements to cause an excessive drop in blood sugar in diabetic patients who use insulin and some medications designed to combat diabetes.

Various problems in the digestive system

Eating figs in excessive quantities may cause digestive problems, such as:
  • Incidence of some digestive disorders, such as bloating, stomach pain, diarrhea, and soft stools, due to the fig's richness in fiber, especially when eating dried figs in particular.
  • The emergence of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract in some people is due to the latex found in figs, a white substance that may be present on fresh figs.
  • Intestinal blockages are due to the richness of figs with small seeds, and these seeds may be difficult for the digestive system to deal with and digest.

Skin problems

In some cases, figs may cause skin hypersensitivity to sunlight, or what is medically called photodermatitis. This type of fig damage may arise when fig leaves are applied to the skin or when figs are excessively eaten.
Excessive sensitivity to sunlight may increase the chances of developing these problems:
  • skin cancer.
  • premature aging
Figs may also cause a rash in some people when they come into contact with fig fruits or leaves.

Negative effect on the effect of blood thinners

In particular, patients taking blood-thinning medications have to keep their vitamin K levels within normal ranges, so avoiding figs may be the best option for these patients.
Both fresh and dried figs contain high levels of vitamin K, which may negatively affect the health of patients who take blood thinners.

ORAL ALLERGY SYNDROME

Side effects of eating figs

Do you know Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)? It is a form of Cross Allergy. But if not, let me quickly explain.
Oral Allergy Syndrome is an allergic reaction to one substance while the person experiences sensitivity to another similar substance.
This Syndrome causes hypersensitivity reactions of the immune system to specific substances called allergens and mainly affects people suffering from allergic rhinitis.
To give you an example: you are allergic to birch pollen. You know it. But oral allergy syndrome can make you allergic to plants other than birches. And that usually you don't know.
Thus, being allergic to Birch pollen, you can experience symptoms of Oral Allergy Syndrome by eating apples or hazelnuts.
Because the latter have molecules quite similar to those contained in Birch pollen, and in this example, the incriminated molecules belong to the Bet v I family.
And so is the Fig. The Oral Allergy Syndrome represents a danger of the Fig that few people know about.
Thus, ingesting fresh figs, and if one is sensitive, one may feel itching in the lips and mouth. But not only. In some cases, swelling of the lips and the pharynx may appear.
In the case of cross allergies with figs, if you are allergic to latex or Ficus pollen (regardless of the species), there is a chance of also having an allergy to figs.
Other fruits/vegetables that can cause Oral Allergy Syndromes: Peanut, Passion Fruit, Chestnuts, Banana, Melon, Watermelon, Celery, Fennel, Pepper, Tomatoes, Lychee and even Avocado.

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

An Unrecognized Side effect of the Fig. Another danger the Fig: is irritable bowel syndrome. Again, eating figs can harm your health.
Before knowing what Irritable Bowel Syndrome is, you should know that it has many names. Thus, it can also be called Irritable Bowel Syndrome, functional coagulopathy, IBS or SCI.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not severe in itself. But it represents a great annoyance for sensitive people. And in addition, it is a rather common disease since approximately 5% of the French population suffers from it.
And it is mainly women who are affected by these symptoms.

Symptoms are:
  • abdominal pain
  • intestinal motility disorder with contractions of the small intestine and colon that are too strong or too weak
  • discomfort during digestion
  • bloating due to increased gas production during digestion
  • intestinal transit disorders (diarrhoea, constipation, sometimes with alternation of the two)
In short, not something very pleasant. And this fig danger can even affect children as well as teenagers.
But it is especially in adults between 30 and 40 that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is diagnosed. Afterwards, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is affected by the ingestion of figs.
So why can Fig cause these symptoms? Quite simply because of its richness in fibre, but also in fructose (carbohydrates).
Fibre is essential to the body. They increase the feeling of satiety, reduce the absorption of cholesterol and fats or promote the balance of the Intestinal Flora.
But an excess of fiber ends up disturbing the essential balance of this same Intestinal Flora. So to avoid Irritable Bowel Syndrome, it is better not to consume too many figs.

Fructose, on the other hand, plays the role of fuel since it is a carbohydrate. But too much fructose can also cause health problems. In particular, diabetes as well as increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Finally, this Syndrome can be caused by other diseases, and you should consult an allergist or doctor for more information on this subject.

Other side effects of figs

Other side effects of figs
Figs may also have other damages, most of which are related to excessive consumption of figs, such as:
  • Tooth decay, especially when eating dried figs, this type of fig may contain a high level of sugars, which may damage the teeth.
  • Figs are rich in calories and fructose sugar, gaining excess weight or hindering the process of losing excess weight.
  • Disruption of the digestive system’s ability to absorb calcium from food may lead to low calcium levels and weak bones.
  • It stimulates bleeding in different body areas, such as the anus and vagina, which may trigger hemolytic anemia.
  • Complications for those with kidney or gallbladder disease due to the oxalate content of figs.
  • Low blood pressure levels.

Side effects of dried figs

Side effects of dried figs?

Are dried figs as dangerous as fresh figs
? Well, from the beginning, we talk about the danger of Fig. But above all, the threat of fresh figs and not dried figs.
So are dried figs also potentially dangerous for our health? Especially since dried figs are also well consumed, and I prefer them.
But like all good things, there are also negative side effects.
In itself, dried figs do not represent a danger in themselves. But only if consumed in moderation.
Because casually, they are much more caloric. And when I say more calories, it's 4 times more calories! So dried figs are more likely to make you fat.

But then why?
It's quite simple. Fresh figs contain mostly water, fibre and carbohydrates. By the way, almost all of a fresh fig's weight is water.
But when the figs are dried, the water weight is reduced. This means that we eat more figs for 100 grams of dried figs than if we ate 100 grams of fresh figs.
Also, dried figs are much more concentrated in sugars, and over 50% of the dried Fig is carbohydrate.
With so much sugar and calories, we cannot see dried figs as slimming allies. And we must therefore limit their consumption. Otherwise, they can easily make us gain weight.
Especially since food companies tend to add sulphites to keep dried figs longer, these sulphites can be responsible for digestive or respiratory disorders in the most sensitive people.

Fig jam side effects?

Is there a particular danger with fig jam?There is no danger with fig jam, and it is good! But like all jams, fig jam is very sweet.However, as you know, excess sugar is not good for your health or your line. You will therefore have to be careful with your consumption of fig jam. And just plain jam.
Regarding Oral Allergy Syndrome, the main danger of figs fig jam does not seem to pose a problem at this level.

Figs side effects

We are finally at the last part of our article on the danger of Fig. This time, I wanted to discuss the risk of confusion with certain figs. And this is especially for people who are used to harvesting wild plants.
In itself, the Common Fig tree is very easy to recognize. It is a plant with large cut green leaves, and its "fruits" are characteristic. So confusions with other plants are almost impossible.
But in reality, there are several Common Fig trees.
The ones whose fruits we eat and those whose fruits we do not eat. Again, we're going to do a bit of Botany quickly.
I'll spare you the gruesome and complicated details of Fig tree reproduction, but remember that wild fig trees are usually female or male.
There are also self-fertile fig-trees, especially in gardens, but that's not the point.
Male fig-trees, also called Caprifig trees, produce smaller figs. These figs never become ripe.
Therefore, they cannot be eaten because they are irritating, and above all, they do not have the excellent taste of the so-called "female" Fig that is eaten fresh, dried, or in a jam.
Finally, there are also prickly pears. But we are on two different species since the Prickly Pear is a Cactus. On the other hand, prickly pears have many health benefits!

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