
Most people include banana in their diet daily. Banana is also considered rich in nutrition, but the amount of potassium in it is very high. In such a situation, if a person’s kidneys are not functioning properly or he is taking medicines which increase potassium, then its effect can increase dangerously in the body. Experts say that sudden increase in potassium can affect the heartbeat. Therefore, such people should consume bananas in limited quantities.

Grapefruit is considered good for health, but it slows down the process of taking medicines in the liver. Due to this, the effect of medicines increases excessively in the body. However, in some patients this condition can become more dangerous. Especially in those people who are given medicines after heart transplant.

Along with potassium, spinach also contains elements that can affect the effect of the blood-thinning drug warfarin. Experts say that spinach is healthy but it causes problems when people suddenly start eating it in too much or too little quantity. In such a situation, it is necessary to consume spinach in balanced quantity, so that the effect of medicines does not get disturbed.

We also often use soy sauce in our food. At the same time, there is so much salt in soy sauce that it increases the problem of water retention in the body. Due to this, symptoms like weight gain, swelling and breathlessness may appear. At the same time, doctors say that eating too much soy sauce even once can cause water retention in the body. In such a situation, people who have heart related diseases should be careful while eating soy sauce.

People often use liquorice for tea, decoction or to enhance the taste. But real liquorice can increase blood pressure and reduce potassium levels in the body. Many people take liquorice drinks or supplements without knowing, which can be dangerous for the heart.

At the same time, alcohol also has a direct effect on the heart. Drinking alcohol for a long time causes the heart muscles to weaken. Experts say that alcohol is the reason for reduced heart efficiency in many patients. In such a situation, it is important to stay away from alcohol to protect the heart.
Published at : 25 Nov 2025 08:43 AM (IST)

