Doctors have named the diseases in which you cannot eat spinach

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Spinach is superfood and its benefits have been repeatedly proven by scientists. Despite this, the product has its contraindications, which is why doctors named diseases in which it cannot be eaten.

If a person has a violation of water-salt metabolism, then it is better to remove spinach from the diet. This applies to those who have diseases of the liver, kidneys, nephritis, diseases of the gall bladder and pancreas.

Doctors also do not recommend eating the plant when suffering from urolithiasis. It's all about a large amount of oxalic acid, which can slow down the absorption of iron and calcium – then stones may appear.

According to experts, people with gout (because of the purines included) and stomach ulcers should avoid spinach. As for the latter, oxalic acid strongly irritates the mucous membrane of the organ, increasing inflammation.

Doctors do not recommend eating this greens and allergy sufferers due to high levels of histamine. Pregnant women should be careful with spinach, as there is a risk of oxalates. It is better to consult a doctor about this issue.

Spinach is an annual herbaceous plant. Its popularity in Ukraine is gaining momentum only in the last few years.