Papaya usually tops the list of healthy fruits. It strengthens digestion, increases immunity and helps in controlling weight. But do you know that eating papaya daily is not beneficial for everyone? In some serious health conditions, this fruit can have the opposite effect and prove to be like “poison” for the body.

Know here those 4 situations when consuming papaya daily can increase your risk.

1. Diabetic patients (High Sugar Content Issue)

Papaya may be low in calories, but it contains a good amount of natural sugar.

Eating more papaya daily can increase blood sugar level rapidly.
There may be difficulty in controlling diabetes
The risk of insulin resistance also increases in the long run

Diabetic patients should eat papaya only in limited quantities.

2. Stomach Problems: Gas, Bloating or IBS

The enzyme papain present in papaya helps in digestion, but
In people with IBS, gas or bloating may irritate the intestinal mucosa.

stomach irritation
frequent gas formation
Problem like loose motion

In this condition, eating papaya daily can increase the problem.

3. Kidney patients (High Potassium Risk)

Papaya is a fruit rich in potassium.
When the kidneys become weak, the body is unable to expel excess potassium, which can lead to:

irregular heartbeat
muscle weakness
Serious conditions like hyperkalemia

4. Risk in late pregnancy (Papain Effect)

The papain and laxative effect present in unripe papaya can affect the uterus.

risk of contraction
pre-mature labor
discomfort in womb

How much papaya is safe to eat?

Even if you do not suffer from these problems, the right amount of papaya to eat daily:

150–200 grams (half a bowl) is sufficient.
Taking more than this can lead to sugar and fiber overload.

Papaya is very beneficial for health, but every body’s needs and reaction are different.
If you have any of the diseases mentioned above, then consuming papaya daily can prove to be harmful for you.
Always choose fruits according to your medical condition and if necessary, consult a doctor or nutritionist.