Breadfruit Benefits and Side Effects

 Breadfruit benefits the body

INTRODUCTION

Trees produce breadfruit. Breadfruit seeds and fruit are consumed as food. To create medication, the roots, leaves, and latex are employed.

Although breadfruit is used for a variety of ailments, including ear infections, back discomfort, wound healing, and arthritis, there isn't any solid scientific proof to back these claims.

How does it utilize?

By lowering heart rate and lessening the power of cardiac muscle contractions, breadfruit may reduce blood pressure.

EFFECTIVENESS & USES

Insufficient proof for

1. Arthritis
2. Asthma
3. Back pain
4. Diabetes
5. Diarrhea
6. Fever
7. Gout
8. High blood pressure
9. Leg weakness and pain
10. Liver disease
11. Sprains
12. Stomach pain
13. Toothache
14. Wound healing
15. Other conditions

To evaluate the efficacy of breadfruit for various uses, more data are required.

Adverse Side effects

The fruit and seed of the breadfruit are LIKELY SAFE when consumed in food quantities and when eaten orally.

There isn't enough data to determine whether breadfruit is safe to use as a medicine or what potential adverse effects there might be.

SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

When ingested: When used in edible amounts, the breadfruit's fruit and seed are LIKELY safe.

There is not enough data to determine whether breadfruit is safe to use as a medicine or what potential adverse effects there may be. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known regarding the use of breadfruit as medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid using it to be safe.

Bleeding diseases: There is a worry that breadfruit could make bleeding more likely. If you suffer from a bleeding issue, avoid using breadfruit as medicine.

Allergies: People who are allergic to bananas or Benjamin figs may experience allergic responses when eating breadfruit.

Hypotension: Blood pressure may be lowered with breadfruit. If someone already has low blood pressure, this could lead their blood pressure to fall dangerously low.

INTERACTIONS

Use this combination with caution.

BREADFRUIT interacts with antihypertensive medications used to treat high blood pressure.

Perhaps breadfruit will reduce blood pressure. Your blood pressure may go too low if you take breadfruit combined with prescription drugs for high blood pressure.

A few examples of drugs for high blood pressure are captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Lasix), and many more.

BREADFRUIT interacts with medications (anticoagulant/antiplatelet medicines) that inhibit blood coagulation.

Blood clotting may be slowed by breadfruit. When taking breadfruit with drugs that also decrease coagulation, the risk of bleeding and bruising may rise.

Aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and other drugs are examples of those that inhibit blood clotting

BREADFRUIT interacts with drugs that the liver alters (substrates of cytochrome P450 2C8 (CYP2C8)).

The liver alters and decomposes several drugs. Breadfruit may slow the liver's ability to break down several medicines. When certain drugs that are metabolized by the liver are combined with breadfruit, the effects and adverse effects of some drugs may be increased. If you take any medications that are altered by the liver, discuss it with your healthcare physician before consuming breadfruit.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as diclofenac (Voltaren) and ibuprofen (Motrin), amiodarone (Cardarone), paclitaxel (Taxol), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others are some pharmaceuticals that are altered by the liver.

BREADFRUIT interacts with medications that are altered by the liver (glucuronidated medicines).

The liver modifies and breaks down several drugs. Breadfruit may slow down the rate at which some drugs are metabolized by the liver. Some drugs metabolized by the liver may have stronger benefits and negative effects if taken with breadfruit.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, other), oxazepam (Serax), haloperidol (Haldol), lamotrigine (Lamictal), morphine (MS Contin, Roxanol), zidovudine (AZT, Retrovir), and other drugs are some of those that the liver alters.

COMMON INTERACTION

Take care when using this combination.

BREADFRUIT interacts with medications altered by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates).

The liver modifies and breaks down several drugs. Breadfruit may slow down the rate at which some drugs are metabolized by the liver. Some drugs metabolized by the liver may have stronger benefits and negative effects if taken with breadfruit.

Amitriptyline (Elavil), amiodarone (Cordarone), citalopram (Celexa), felodipine (Plendil), lansoprazole (Prevacid), ondansetron (Zofran), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), sertraline (Zoloft), sibutramine (Meridia), and many other drugs are among those that are altered by the liver

Dosage

The right amount of breadfruit to take varies on a number of variables, including the user's age, health, and other conditions. A suitable range of doses for breadfruit cannot currently be determined due to a lack of scientific data. Keep in mind that dosages can be crucial and that natural products aren't always safe. Prior to use, make sure to read and follow all applicable instructions on product labels and speak with your pharmacist, doctor, or other healthcare experts.