8 SIDE EFFECTS OF CABBAGE

8 SIDE OF EFFECTS CABBAGE 

1. CAN CAUSE FLATULENCE: It is very high in dietary fiber which helps a lot in smooth excretion and keeping your stomach full. It also contains high amount of riffinose, indigestible sugar. This sugar is a type of carbohydrates that remains undigested while passing through intestine which may cause flatulence.

2. IODINE DEFICIENCY AND THYROID FUNCTION: Taking cabbage in excess can tamper with the functioning of thyroid in your body because it does not allow iodine absorption for thyroid to function properly. 

3. CAUSES DIARRHEA: People with irritable bowel syndrome should avoid taking cabbage in excess as cabbage is high in riffinose which is not easily digested. 

4. LOWERS BLOOD SUGAR: Taking cabbage in large quantity can lower your glucose level so much low that it can lead to hypoglycemia. 

5. CAN INTERFERE WITH CERTAIN MEDICATIONS: It is rich in Vitamin K, that helps in blood clotting and it can counteract the effects of some blood thinning medicines. 

7. EXHAUSTION AND FATIGUE: It will affect your healthy adversely and sap your energy for doing anything, consult your doctor before embarking on a cabbage diet for losing weight.

8. CAN CAUSE ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE: It can disturb the electrolyte balance in your body and in severe case it may even result in muscle contraction and even fainting.