Durian is a fruit that was once used by kings to “seduce” beauties. The smell of durian is actually the smell of socks after going to the gym. Eating durian can cure depression… These are some “hard to accept” facts about durian.

1. The fruit that kings used to conquer beauties in the past

Not because of its superior nutrition or beautiful appearance, durian is still the king of fruits. The reason why a fruit that is both delicious and stinky like durian can become the king of fruits is because, according to legend, this is the fruit that an ancient king used to conquer beauties.

2. What exactly does durian smell like?

Many people say that durian is very unpleasant to smell, and you can imagine countless comparisons about the smell of this fruit. But the most accurate is the smell of socks after going to the gym.

3. Eating durian with alcohol can be toxic, and eating it with milk is also dangerous?

There is no solid scientific evidence of this connection. Some people experience heartburn and bloating after eating durian due to its high fiber and carbohydrate content. This condition can be aggravated by drinking alcohol. According to Oriental medicine, alcohol is hot. When drinking alcohol with durian, which is also hot, these effects are amplified and can upset the body’s yin and yang balance.

This condition can aggravate existing diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, and cause serious health risks.

4. Durian can prevent depression

The vitamin B6 content in durian is very high, which is an agent that helps stimulate the production of serotonin to help prevent natural depression. Some studies have shown that when serotonin levels decrease or are disrupted, you will fall into a state of depression. Therefore, you can maintain serotonin stability by regularly eating durian.

5. The “kindness” of durian?

Durian falling on people can be very dangerous, but fortunately, this fruit also has “kindness”, often falling at night. Therefore, you do not need to worry too much when entering a fruit garden during the day. But at night, it is a different story.

6. Who should not eat durian?

People with kidney failure: The amount of potassium in durian is extremely dangerous for patients with kidney failure. Because when the amount of potassium in the blood exceeds 6.5mmol/l, it will cause the heart to arrhythmia and lead to sudden cardiac arrest, which can cause sudden death. Therefore, people with kidney failure should not eat durian.

Pregnant women: The amount of sugar in durian is quite high, besides it is a hot food, if pregnant women eat durian, it can cause bloating, indigestion, hot flashes due to high blood pressure. This will be harmful to the fetus.

People with acne, heat in the body: The nature of durian is hot food, so if you are having acne, or have acne or mouth ulcers, you should stay away from durian or your skin will be extremely miserable. Besides, it also causes mouth ulcers, causing heat in you.