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Overeating nuts

Alexey Kryvenko, medical expert
Last reviewed: 08.07.2025

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Nuts are valuable nutritious foods that improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, promote weight loss, and prevent Alzheimer's disease and cancer.

Overeating walnuts

But all good things should be in moderation, and this also applies to walnuts. Its daily intake is no more than 10-14 halves. Excessive consumption of this product causes a number of painful symptoms:

Exacerbation of chronic diseases: colitis, intestinal infections, enterocolitis.
Allergic reactions: urticaria and dermatological rashes.
Increased gas formation.

Excessive consumption of walnuts contributes to rapid weight gain. The product contains unsaturated fats, so it is very high in calories. The nut also contains selenium, so overeating can lead to poisoning with this substance.

Overeating Peanuts

Groundnuts, or peanuts, contain many substances useful for the body: folic and nicotinic acid, vitamins B, A, E, D, PP, as well as macro and microelements. The composition of raw nuts includes a large amount of fat - up to 50% of its composition, as well as 35% protein and about 10% carbohydrates. It is also rich in 12 essential and 8 replaceable amino acids.

Excessive consumption of peanuts, both raw and roasted, is harmful to the body. Side effects of the product:

The nut has a high calorie content, so it can cause weight gain.
Exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.
Development of severe allergic reactions.
Nausea and vomiting.
Severe abdominal pain.
Anaphylactic reactions.
Slowing of blood circulation.

When eating ready-made roasted peanuts, you should take into account that the product may contain not only salt, but also preservatives, flavorings and other additives harmful to the body. If you do not overeat, peanuts are very useful. They improve physical and mental activity, promote normal digestion of food and saturate the body with useful substances.

Overeating sunflower seeds

A unique and easily digestible product with a lot of useful properties is seeds. They have a high nutritional value. They contain vitamins B, A, E, D, minerals, fatty acids, starch, phytosterols, fiber, essential and fatty oils, dietary fiber. They have a high caloric content and cover the body's daily need for vitamins E and B.

But, like any product, sunflower seeds are contraindicated to eat in large quantities. Overeating causes the following side effects:

Irritation of the mucous membrane of the larynx.
Destruction of tooth enamel.
Exacerbation of kidney and gallbladder diseases.
Negative impact on the nervous system.
Sleep disturbance.
Stomach ache.
Eating seeds with the skin on can cause appendicitis.
Nausea and vomiting.
Constipation.

In addition to the above complications, regular abuse of seeds can cause weight gain, since the product is high in calories.

Overeating Pine Nuts

Pine nuts contain all the B vitamins that are necessary for the healthy functioning of the body. In addition to vitamins, a handful of nuts allows you to fully cover the body's daily need for such microelements: copper, magnesium, silicon, iodine, phosphorus, zinc. These elements support the normal functioning of the heart, skin, teeth and digestive system.

Nuts are very high in calories, so their daily intake should not exceed 50 g. Overeating causes digestive problems and intoxication processes. The main symptoms of pine nut poisoning include:

Metallic taste in the mouth.
Increased weakness and drowsiness.
Nausea, vomiting.
Painful sensations in the liver.
Dizziness.
Strong thirst.
Stomach upset.
Stool disorders.
Damage to the mucous membrane of the esophagus and stomach.

To eliminate the painful condition, it is necessary to take activated carbon or another adsorbent. You should also drink more fluids to remove the harmful product from the body. If you have problems with stool, you can do a cleansing enema or take a laxative. If the symptoms of intoxication persist for more than 3 days, then medical assistance is required.

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Overeating Almonds

Almonds are a healthy nut with a unique composition. They are valued for their delicate aroma and unusual taste, and are widely used in cooking, cosmetology, and even in folk medicine. The daily norm of nuts should not exceed 30 g. Excessive consumption of almonds is dangerous for the body.

The product has a high fat content and high calorie content, so it has a negative effect on the liver and can cause weight gain. The nut contains salicylates and amines, overeating which can cause severe diarrhea, flatulence, headaches, and gastrointestinal disorders. Also, the risk of developing food allergies and anaphylactic reactions should not be excluded.