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For most people, jujube fruit is safe to eat.
However, if you’re taking the antidepressant medication venlafaxine or other serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs), you should avoid jujube, as it may interact with these drugs.
In addition, one mouse study found that extract of the fruit may strengthen the effects of certain seizure medications, including phenytoin, phenobarbitone, and carbamazepine.
If you’re taking any of these drugs, you may want to discuss any possible concerns with your healthcare provider before adding jujube fruit to your diet. *
There are not any common negative side effects of jujubes reported, especially when consumed in normal food amounts, unless you have an allergy, but there are a few potential precautions to take.
Jujube may be acutely anti-fertility, but there is limited animal research to support this notion. Speak with your doctor if you’re pregnant or trying to conceive.
If you have an ongoing health condition or are on medication, check with your doctor before using jujube medicinally.
Jujube might lower blood sugar so monitor your blood sugar closely if you have diabetes and use jujube in amounts greater than normal food amounts. *
