The negative effects of over-consumption shrimps

 

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One of the seafood that many people like is shrimp. How not, it tastes good and has a lot of nutrients that make shrimp very good for consumption. Although it has various benefits, consuming excessive shrimp is still not good because it can pose a risk to health, namely:

1. Can cause allergies

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Shrimp is one of the food allergy triggers. This shrimp allergy is usually caused by tropomyosin, a type of protein found in shellfish. This protein can trigger allergies such as tingling in the mouth, digestive problems, nasal congestion, and itching.
Shrimp allergy can also cause anaphylaxis, which is a severe allergy that can be life-threatening, causing reactions such as seizures, unconsciousness, and even death. Allergies can be fatal if not immediately get the right treatment. If you have an allergy to shrimp, you should avoid this seafood.

2. Can cause high cholesterol

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In addition to triggering allergies, shrimp also has a cholesterol content of 85 percent higher than other seafood. In 100 grams of raw shrimp contains 166 mg of cholesterol. This amount already meets half the daily cholesterol needs you need. If the shrimp is fried then the cholesterol content will be even higher. Not to mention that you will also get additional cholesterol from other foods you consume that day.
Cholesterol that is too high can increase the risk of heart disease and blood vessel disorders. That is why not to eat too much shrimp.

3. Can cause poisoning

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Shrimp that are not cleaned and cooked properly can cause poisoning. Especially if you eat raw shrimp, then you have to be more careful. This is clear, because raw shrimp still contain bacteria from where they live. Shrimp contains Vibrio bacteria. These bacteria settle in the shrimp if not cleaned properly.
Symptoms of poisoning usually include headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Usually these symptoms do not appear immediately after food is consumed, so many people do not realize that they have food poisoning. To prevent poisoning, make sure you clean the prawns well and also cook them properly and thoroughly.

4. Choking

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If you eat shrimp not careful it can cause choking. Especially if the shrimp is not removed from the tail and skin. This can cause health problems such as clogging the respiratory tract. To prevent this, you can discard the parts. If you want to keep eating prawns with shells and tails, make sure you're more careful and don't rush.

5. Preserved shrimp can be dangerous

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Eating foods that are given preservatives is not good for health if consumed in excess. Shrimp is a marine commodity that is often exported and imported to various parts of the world. In order not to rot easily in transit, shrimp are usually given a preservative, namely 4-hexylresorinol. This preservative serves to prevent discoloration of the shrimp.
Preservative 4-hexylresorinol contains xenoestrogen substances that can increase the risk of breast cancer and reduce sperm count in men.

All foods that are consumed in excess are not good for the body. Although shrimp has many benefits, if consumed in excess it will pose a risk of harm to our bodies. You've even read about it above. So eat just enough as needed so that the benefits can be felt.

Reference:

https://www.alodokter.com/risiko-makan-udang-bagi-pengidap-alergi-boga-bahari

https://hellosehat.com/nutrition/nutrition-facts/danger-benefits-eating-shrimp/

https://m.liputan6.com/hot/read/4206322/6-dampak-negatif-makan-udang-bercepatan-bagi-kesehatan

https://katadata.co.id/safrezi/berita/6156828433603/kandungan-danger-dan-benefit-udang-for-kesehatan

https://tanihub.com/blog/risk-kesehatan-mengkonsumsi-udang-vaname/

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