What harm does hawthorn eat too much?

Eating too much hawthorn may bring the following harm:
First, gastrointestinal problems
hyperacidity
Hawthorn contains a lot of organic acids, such as hawthorn acid, malic acid and so on. These acidic substances will irritate the gastric mucosa and promote the secretion of gastric acid. When the stomach acid secretion is too much, it may cause heartburn, acid reflux and other uncomfortable symptoms. For example, some people will feel a burning sensation in the chest after eating hawthorn on an empty stomach or in excess, which is caused by stomach acid reflux to the esophagus.
Gastrointestinal dysfunction
Too much hawthorn can affect gastrointestinal motility. Hawthorn can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, moderate consumption helps digestion. However, excessive consumption can make gastrointestinal peristalsis too fast, resulting in intestinal cramps, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms. Especially for people with a more vulnerable stomach, such as the elderly, children and people with gastrointestinal diseases, it is more likely to occur.
Damaged tooth
The acidic content of hawthorn can also cause damage to teeth. It erodes tooth enamel, the hard outermost layer of tissue that protects the tooth's internal structure. Long-term consumption of hawthorn, acidic substances will make tooth enamel demineralization, resulting in teeth become sensitive, prone to hot and cold sour and sweet stimulation pain. Moreover, this damage is a gradual process that may not be noticeable at first, but over time will lead to a decline in dental health.
2. Blood sugar fluctuation
Hawthorn contains a certain amount of sugars, mainly fructose and so on. After eating a large amount of hawthorn, the human body will take in too much sugar in a short time, resulting in a rapid rise in blood sugar. For people with diabetes, this is very unfavorable and may cause large fluctuations in blood sugar, affecting the control of the disease. Even in healthy people, frequent fluctuations in blood sugar can increase the risk of diabetes.
Third, other effects
Hawthorn has a certain deaeration effect. Chinese medicine believes that too much hawthorn consumption may damage the healthy qi, especially for the body is relatively weak, Qi deficiency people. These people may experience increased symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath. Moreover, hawthorn can affect the balance of qi and blood in the human body, and long-term excessive consumption may lead to a decline in the overall function of the body.