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Star fruit may cause adverse effects in some people, mainly due to its high oxalate content.
Therefore, people with kidney problems should avoid star fruit and its juice — or consult with a doctor before trying it.
For people with kidney problems, eating star fruit regularly may lead to kidney damage as well as star fruit toxicity, which may cause neurological problems — such as confusion, seizures, and even death.
People taking prescription drugs should also proceed with caution. Similarly to grapefruit, star fruit can alter the way a drug is broken down and used by your body. *
Unfortunately, there are a few side effects of star fruit that should be taken seriously including lethal toxicity under certain conditions, as well as allergic reactions, kidney stones, and drug interactions.
- Allergies: While allergies to star fruit are uncommon, they are not unheard of and may result in digestive upset, such as diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. When consuming star fruit for the first time, try just a small amount to see how your body reacts.
- Toxicity: Some of the compounds in star fruit can be dangerous – and even deadly – if they aren’t properly processed out by the body. Therefore, if you have kidney disease and are unable to filter out certain neurotoxins, star fruit can result in headaches, confusion, nausea, seizures, and even death. Most people with kidney issues and all uremic patients are recommended to avoid star fruit.
- Kidney Stones: Similarly, this fruit has a very high concentration of oxalic acid, which is okay in moderate amounts, when your kidneys are functioning normally. However, eating a lot of this fruit can increase your risk of kidney stone development.
- Drug Interactions: The active ingredients in star fruit are known to interact with many medications, namely making them non-functional in the body. This inhibitory action can be dangerous if you are on multiple prescriptions, therefore, speak to your doctor before eating star fruit if this in such a scenario. *
