Is it okay to eat durian on an empty stomach?

Usually, durians can be consumed on an empty stomach. However, if there are gastrointestinal diseases, it is generally not recommended, and it varies from person to person.

Durian is a common fruit rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, amino acids, and other nutrients. Eating durian on an empty stomach can enhance the feeling of fullness and supplement the body with necessary nutrients, benefiting the body to a certain extent.

If the patient has various diseases such as reflux esophagitis, chronic gastritis, acute gastroenteritis, it is not recommended to eat durian on an empty stomach. Eating durian blindly may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, and may even aggravate the condition, which is not conducive to recovery. Although durian is rich in nutrients, it also has a high sugar content. Excessive consumption of durian may cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels and may even induce diabetes. Additionally, durian is high in calories. People who are on a diet need to control their durian intake. Frequent consumption of durian may lead to weight gain.