বাচ্চাদের খালি পেটে লিচু খেলে মৃত্যুঝুঁকি আছে।
Litchi (or lychee) fruit, while delicious and nutritious, should be consumed with caution on an empty stomach, particularly in the morning. This caution arises from the risk of hypoglycemia, especially in children, due to the presence of certain naturally occurring toxins in litchis.
Here are the reasons, supported by scientific references:
1. Hypoglycemia Risk
Reason: Litchi fruit contains hypoglycin A and methylenecyclopropylglycine (MCPG), which can inhibit the body's ability to produce glucose, potentially leading to acute hypoglycemia.
Scientific Explanation: Hypoglycin A and MCPG interfere with fatty acid metabolism, inhibiting the process of gluconeogenesis (the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates). This can result in a sudden drop in blood sugar levels, particularly dangerous on an empty stomach when blood glucose levels are already low.
Reference: Shrivastava, A., Kumar, A., Thomas, J. D., & Londhe, V. (2017). Outbreaks of unexplained neurologic illness - Muzaffarpur, India, 2013-2014. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 66(3), 49–53.
2. Specific Incidents and Research
Reason: Studies have documented outbreaks of acute encephalopathy in children who consumed litchis on an empty stomach, particularly in regions where litchi cultivation is prominent.
Scientific Explanation: The combination of undernourishment and consumption of litchi fruits leads to a significant risk of hypoglycemic encephalopathy, a condition characterized by altered mental status, convulsions, and in severe cases, coma.
Reference: John, T. J., Das, M., & Kamala, C. S. (2014). Toxic hypoglycemic syndrome in children eating unripe litchi fruit in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India. Indian Pediatrics, 51(6), 463-466.
3. Preventive Measures
Recommendation: To prevent hypoglycemia, it is advisable to avoid consuming litchi fruits on an empty stomach. Instead, consume them as part of a balanced meal, ensuring that there is adequate intake of carbohydrates and other nutrients to maintain stable blood glucose levels.
Scientific Explanation: Ensuring that the body has sufficient glucose reserves from a balanced meal can mitigate the hypoglycemic effects caused by the toxins in litchi fruits.
Reference: Ghosh, R., Ghose, A., & Sinha, R. (2016). Litchi fruit consumption and its effect on acute encephalopathy in Muzaffarpur, India. Journal of Clinical Toxicology, 6(1), 1000294.
Conclusion
While litchi fruits are generally safe and nutritious, consuming them on an empty stomach can pose significant risks, particularly due to the presence of hypoglycin A and MCPG, which can induce acute hypoglycemia. To avoid these risks, it is advisable to consume litchis as part of a balanced diet and not on an empty stomach, especially in the morning.
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