Seed milk is becoming more and more popular as a nutritious and healthy drink.However, not everyone is suitable to use this type of milk.
Allergic
Some people may be allergic to nuts such as soybeans, almonds, and walnuts.Allergy symptoms may include itching, urticaria, shortness of breath, face swelling, even anaphylactic shock that is life -threatening.
Intolerant occurs when the body has difficulty digesting some ingredients in seed milk, such as lactose sugar (in walnut milk), fiber (in soybean milk).Common symptoms are flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea.
Some people should limit or avoid drinking seed milk.(Photo: Getty Images)
People with digestive problems
People with digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease need to be cautious when using seed milk.Seed milk often contains a lot of fiber, which can cause flatulence, indigestion, abdominal pain in people with sensitive digestive system.
Some seeds contain phytate, substances that can hinder mineral absorption such as iron and zinc.Besides, some types of seed milk have high sugar content, which can worsen the symptoms of diarrhea.
Kidney disease
People with kidney disease need to limit the amount of potassium and phosphorus in the diet.Some types of milk seeds such as almond milk, walnut milk contain high potassium and phosphorus content, which can put pressure on the kidneys.Therefore, you should consult your doctor about the use of seed milk and should only choose the type of seed milk with low potassium and phosphorus content.
Children under 1 year old
Seed milk is not a sufficient source of nutrition for the comprehensive development of babies and children under 1 year of age.Breast milk or formula milk is still the best choice for this period.
In addition, the digestive system of young children is incomplete, easy to have problems when digesting seed milk.When children are older, consult a doctor before giving children milk.Add seed milk slowly to the child's diet, monitor the child's reaction.
People who are using some drugs
Some types of seed milk may interact with some drugs, reducing the effectiveness or increasing side effects of the drug.For example, almond milk contains vitamin K, which can reduce the effect of anticoagulants.Soybean milk can affect the absorption of thyroid drugs.
Gout
Seed milk is not suitable for people with gout because they are not much purine.The consumption of too much purine from seed milk can increase the risk of recurrence of gout attacks, causing pain and affecting the quality of life.Therefore, gout patients should choose other drinks more suitable and follow a healthy diet to effectively control the disease.
Seed milk is a nutritious drink with many health benefits.However, not everyone is suitable to use this type of milk.Understanding those who should not drink seed milk and important notes will help you make the most of the benefits of seed milk while ensuring safety for health.