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Allergies to pomegranate
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Allergies to pomegranate at first glance may seem strange, because it is a very useful product that helps increase hemoglobin levels in the blood. The pomegranate strengthens the hair and cleanses the skin. But there are people with an individual intolerance to this fruit - an allergy to a pomegranate.
In addition to the pomegranate itself, people still consume pomegranate juice. The problem is that modern shop juices contain a lot of dyes and preservatives, which can provoke an allergy. For example, benzoic acid (E210) has a carcinogenic effect. Shop pomegranate juices contain synthetic dyes - for example, tartrazine (E102), azorubin (E122), which give the pomegranate juice only its own color. It is these dyes that cause allergic reactions to the skin, especially the rash.
When buying pomegranate juice, it is important to study its composition in order to avoid allergic reactions. And even more correct way out is to squeeze the juice yourself.
[Symptoms of an allergy to pomegranate
When the amount of pomegranate in the diet exceeds the norm, it can lead to:
- redness of the skin;
- rashes;
- inflammation of the mucosa;
- weakness;
- dizziness;
- severe cough;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- cramping of the calf muscles.
Treatment of allergies to pomegranate
In case of an allergy to pomegranate, the following measures should be taken:
- exclude grenades from the diet. It is important to follow and follow those dishes where this fruit is a part. Often, pomegranate extract is used in cosmetics.
- take antihistamines (cetirizine, desloratadine, erius, loratadine, fexofenadine, levocetirizine).
In the event that the manifestations of the allergy to pomegranate does not stop, complications arise, and the medicines do not give a visible effect, experts advise using a hypoallergenic diet. The bottom line is that if a person has a food allergic reaction to a certain product, then it is very simple to supplement it with another stimulus. Because the principle of hypoallergenic diet in the minimum number of products that can trigger allergies. Pomegranate is a highly allergenic group, including chocolate, eggs, milk, citrus fruits and berries, honey, fish, nuts and others. For two or three weeks all these products should be excluded from use. Thus, you can diagnose what is causing you an allergic reaction, except for the pomegranate: you first exclude from the diet in turn all these products, and then gradually return.
How is the allergy to pomegranate prevented?
In addition, a hypoallergenic diet is better to use and after eliminating the symptoms, in order to prevent allergy to grenades.
Allergies to pomegranate are a rare phenomenon. Naturally, the most rational solution is to immediately seek medical help so that the doctor can diagnose the causes and make an accurate diagnosis.