Health: Indian cuisine, beauty and healthcare are incomplete without the use of mustard. Known for its great taste, healing powers and health benefits, mustard is consumed in many ways across the country. Let us tell you that whether it is paste, oil or leaves, experts say that mustard contains healthy minerals like iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium in abundance. It is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and has antioxidant properties. Historic natural medical uses of mustard include relieving muscle and arthritis pain. So know here the disadvantages of using mustard oil.
Disadvantages of using mustard and its oil
While mustard may have health benefits, excessive use of it can also cause a number of health problems, some of which can be life-threatening.
1. Allergy
According to the Food and Drug Administration, about 30,000 Americans are treated in the emergency room for severe food allergies each year, at least 200 of whom lose their lives. More attention is being paid to mustard allergy. Doctors say that mustard allergy is one of the most serious allergies because eating it can cause an increase in histamine and even anaphylactic shock.
The most common symptoms are-
hives and skin rash
shortness of breath and wheezing
Dizziness
nausea and vomiting
swelling of the throat, face and eyes
2. Heart related problems
According to health experts, mustard oil contains high amount of erucic acid which can have a bad effect on the health of your heart and can cause significant damage to it. Excessive use of mustard can lead to a medical condition called myocardial lipidosis or fatty degeneration of the heart, in which fibrotic lesions develop in the myocardial fibers of the heart muscle due to a buildup of triglycerides. Regarding this, doctors say that it can damage the heart muscles and sometimes even cause heart failure.
3. Risk of lung cancer
Erucic acid present in mustard oil can also cause problems in the lungs. Mustard affects the upper respiratory system causing difficulty in breathing and breathlessness. According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, long-term consumption of mustard oil can also make you a victim of lung cancer, which is fatal.
4. Affects pregnancy
According to health experts, pregnant women should avoid excessive consumption of mustard oil or black mustard seeds as they contain some chemical compounds which are harmful for the fetus. According to a study conducted by Oxford University and published in the European Heart Journal, the chemicals present in mustard can cause miscarriage.
5. Causes dropsy
Dropsy occurs in epidemic form in places where the use of mustard oil made from the seeds of Brassica juncea as a cooking medium is common. According to a report, the government in New Delhi had banned mustard oil in 1998 to curb the rapidly increasing cases of dropsy. Dropsy is a serious type of edema in which soft tissues become swollen due to abnormal fluid accumulation.
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