What are the taboos for test tube babies to eat grapefruit?
IVF is an embryo that is fertilized and cultured in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology, and then transferred to the mother's uterus for pregnancy. In the process of IVF, reasonable dietary intake is essential for its healthy development. Grapefruit is a nutrient rich fruit, but there is some controversy about whether it is suitable for IVF to eat grapefruit. This article will elaborate on the taboo of test tube babies eating grapefruit from several aspects.
Affect drug metabolism process
Grapefruit contains an ingredient called naringin, which can interfere with the metabolism of drugs in the liver, thus affecting the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs. IVF may need to use some drugs for assistance during pregnancy, such as hormone drugs, ovulation promoting drugs, etc. If you eat grapefruit at the same time, naringin may cause the drug concentration in the body to be too high, increase the risk of adverse drug reactions, and even affect the healthy development of test tube infants.
In addition, naringin may interact with some drugs to produce toxic substances, which may have adverse effects on the health of test tube babies. Therefore, test tube babies should avoid eating grapefruit as much as possible during medication. If the mother of the test tube baby wants to eat grapefruit, she should avoid it before or for a period of time after the medication to reduce the risk of abnormal drug metabolism.
Allergic reaction risk
Grapefruit belongs to citrus fruits. Grapefruit and its derivatives may cause allergic reactions to citrus fruits. The allergic reaction of IVF during pregnancy may have adverse effects on the fetus. The symptoms of pomelo allergy include skin rash, swollen throat, shortness of breath, dizziness, etc. Therefore, if the mother of the test tube baby has a history of allergy to grapefruit or is sensitive to citrus fruits, it is recommended to avoid eating grapefruit.
Affect gastrointestinal digestion
Grapefruit is rich in cellulose, especially soluble cellulose. This kind of cellulose can absorb water and expand in the gastrointestinal tract, forming a mucous layer in the gastrointestinal tract, increasing the time for food to pass through the gastrointestinal tract. Test tube babies often have gastrointestinal discomfort during pregnancy, such as nausea, nausea, diarrhea, etc. If too much grapefruit is eaten, the effect of cellulose may aggravate these uncomfortable symptoms and affect the appetite and nutrition intake of IVF mothers.
In addition, the sour taste of grapefruit may stimulate the gastric mucosa, leading to an increase in gastric acid secretion and aggravating the gastrointestinal discomfort of test tube baby mothers. Therefore, for the mothers of test tube babies, it may be more appropriate to eat a moderate amount of grapefruit, and excessive consumption may have adverse effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
Summary
The taboos for test tube infants to eat grapefruit mainly include influencing drug metabolism, allergic reaction risk, and gastrointestinal digestion. In vitro babies often need to take some drugs during pregnancy, while naringin in grapefruit may interfere with drug metabolism and increase the risk of adverse reactions. The allergic symptoms of pomelo may have adverse effects on the health of IVF. In addition, the rich cellulose and sour taste in grapefruit may aggravate the gastrointestinal discomfort of IVF mothers. Therefore, during the pregnancy of IVF, it is recommended to limit or avoid eating grapefruit to ensure the healthy development of IVF.
