Apples are one of the most commonly eaten fruits, being nutritious, affordable, and of good value.
Apples contain tannic acid and organic acids, which have an astringent effect to stop diarrhea. The coarse fiber in them can soften stools and facilitate bowel movements, giving apples a dual effect of both stopping diarrhea and relieving constipation. Apples can also strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish qi, and promote the digestion and absorption of food, playing an important role in intestinal excretion and nutrient absorption. But did you know that although apples are rich in nutrients, they are not suitable for everyone to eat.
Patients with ulcerative colitis should not eat raw apples, especially during an acute flare-up. Because the intestinal wall ulcers become thin, the hard texture of apples, combined with the stimulation of coarse fiber and organic acids, is not conducive to the healing of the ulcerated surface. In severe cases, it can easily induce complications such as intestinal perforation, intestinal dilation, and intestinal obstruction. Patients with leukopenia and those with benign prostatic hyperplasia should also avoid eating raw apples to prevent their condition from worsening or affecting the treatment's effectiveness.