"Even with esophagitis?".. Are there people who shouldn't eat chocolate?

Patients with urinary stones or urinary incontinence

You shouldn't eat chocolate~

I just found out~

✔️ Avoid consumption when blood sugar control is necessary... Caffeine in chocolate can also negatively affect stomach health.

Chocolate causes a rapid increase in blood sugar levels due to its high sugar content. This worsens insulin resistance and makes blood sugar management difficult, which can have serious effects on the health of diabetic patients. Patients with diabetes are known to have a higher risk of complications such as heart disease and hypertension. However, the saturated fats found in chocolate raise cholesterol levels and deteriorate vascular health, increasing the risk of these complications.

Eating chocolate is not recommended for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for several reasons. Chocolate contains high levels of fat and caffeine, which can worsen symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic in the United States, the caffeine and fat in chocolate relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), promoting the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. This can cause symptoms such as heartburn. Additionally, it increases stomach acid secretion. In particular, symptoms can be further aggravated after meals or when lying down at night.

✔️ Oxalate content in chocolate can cause urinary stones... People who frequently experience migraines should also be cautious

Patients with urinary stones should generally avoid eating chocolate. First, chocolate contains high levels of oxalate, which increases the risk of forming urinary stones. Consuming foods rich in oxalate raises the oxalate concentration in urine, thereby increasing the risk of stone formation. Oxalate is also found abundantly in spinach, beets, peanuts, and tea.

Even patients with urinary incontinence should be cautious. Caffeine and other ingredients found in chocolate can irritate the bladder and worsen symptoms of incontinence. Chocolate contains caffeine, which stimulates the bladder. This can cause bladder contractions and exacerbate symptoms such as frequent urination or incontinence. Patients with incontinence should avoid foods and drinks containing caffeine.

The most common cause of migraines is stress, but for some individuals, certain foods can trigger migraines. Alcohol is the most typical example. Other foods that may induce migraines include chocolate, cheese, citrus fruits, and fried foods. Experts explain that chocolate can trigger migraines because it contains phenylethylamine, which constricts blood vessels in the brain and causes throbbing headaches.

Additionally, chocolate contains a high amount of sugar, which can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels after consumption and then a sudden drop. These fluctuations in blood sugar can act as one of the factors that trigger migraines. Chocolate also contains caffeine and tyramine. Caffeine is a well-known migraine trigger substance. It constricts blood vessels and stimulates the nervous system, leading to migraines. Tyramine also constricts blood vessels, which can worsen symptoms in migraine sufferers.

Jeong Hee-eun eun@kormedi.com

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"Even with esophagitis?".. Are there people who shouldn't eat chocolate?