Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
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Petai
or Pakia speciosa is known for its strong and distinctive aroma.Although it is often used as an ingredient
cooking
or fresh vegetables, some people still wonder, is it true that eating petai can damage the kidneys?
Chair of the Association of Doctors for the Development of Traditional Indonesian Herbal Medicine (PDPOTJI), Inggrid Tania, emphasized that petai contains minerals, vitamins and active compounds such as polyphenols, phytosterols and flavonoids which are good for the body.
However, excessive consumption still needs to be watched out for.Ingrid also advised people not to eat large amounts of petai every day.The reason.in the long term, excessive consumption can place an additional burden on the kidneys.
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“It can trigger kidney damage if you eat petai every day and excessively. If it’s only once in a while, for example one day, the only effect is bloating, a lot of gas,” he said, quoting Detik, Friday (12/12).
However, he emphasized that cases of kidney damage due to petai are very rare.Because not many people can afford to eat petai in large quantities every day.
He said the safe limit for consuming petai is a maximum of three full tablespoons per day.
“Consuming too much every day for a long period of time is dangerous. So if you want it often, three times a week, it won’t trigger kidney damage,” he added.
Benefits of petai for blood sugar and digestion
On the other hand, petai actually provides benefits for diabetes sufferers if consumed in normal amounts.Its antioxidant and polyphenol content helps the body regulate blood sugar levels.
“The active substances in petai help our bodies regulate blood sugar,” said Ingrid.
Petai is also considered capable of lowering blood sugar levels through various mechanisms, including reducing the activity of the alpha glucosidase enzyme.Not only that, the fiber content also helps facilitate digestion.
“Petai is also rich in fiber and helps smooth the digestive system,” he said.
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