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Is there any side effects of eating wasabi? Here’s what we know:
- Bad for gastritis – isothiocyanate might irritate your stomach lining and may worsen existing gastritis.
- Allergies – If you’ve never tried it, consult your doctor before adding more wasabi to the diet.
- Slows down blood clotting – If you have hemorrhoid, it’s better to avoid wasabi as it may slow down blood clotting. The pungent compounds can damage sensitive blood vessels, too.
- Liver damage – Wasabi contains hepatotoxin, which isn’t harmful in small doses. But if you intend to eat more wasabi than usual amounts, it can damage your liver.
- Acid reflux – Due to its spicy pungent profile, wasabi falls under foods that cause acid reflux. If you have stomach ulcers, gastritis, heartburn, or digestive disorders, limit or do not eat wasabi at all. It is bad for pregnant women as well. *
