Grapefruit is a kind of fruit that many people like, because it tastes sweet and its flesh is tender. Under normal circumstances, eating grapefruit in moderation can supplement nutrition, stimulate appetite, promote digestion and prevent constipation. But eating too much may have some disadvantages, such as gastrointestinal discomfort and abnormal blood potassium.

First, the benefits:

1, supplementary nutrition: grapefruit contains many nutrients, such as vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and so on. Eating in moderation can supplement the body with the nutrients it needs;

2, appetizing digestion: grapefruit tastes sweet and sour, and people with loss of appetite eat it in moderation, which helps appetizers. At the same time, grapefruit can stimulate the secretion of gastric acid and promote the digestion of food;

3, prevent constipation: grapefruit is rich in dietary fiber, moderate consumption can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, conducive to stool discharge, help prevent and relieve constipation.

Second, the shortcomings:

1, gastrointestinal discomfort: Although grapefruit has many benefits, if it is eaten in excess, it will increase the burden on the stomach and may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and other discomfort;

2. Abnormal blood potassium: The content of potassium in grapefruit is high, about 257mg per 100g grapefruit. If the consumer has renal insufficiency and potassium cannot be excreted, excessive consumption of grapefruit will easily lead to abnormal increase of blood potassium, leading to muscle weakness and other discomfort symptoms.