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What is the side effect of sweet potato?

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Sweet potatoes have a high oxalate content. High oxalate in diet can lead to kidney and gallbladder stones in the body. Therefore, you should eat them in moderation.


Is okay to eating sweet potato everyday?

Hard to keep up sometimes, right? A healthy diet includes dozens of vitamins and minerals, and some, like magnesium, might escape your radar. But luckily, eating sweet potatoes daily will help you keep your intake topped up, as the root vegetable is rich in magnesium, according to WebMD.

What is a side effect of eating sweet potato?

Sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene, and their excessive consumption can lead to hypervitaminosis A (vitamin A toxicity), in which excess vitamin A accumulates in the liver. Although it is not considered harmful, the color of the skin and nails may turn orange.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of sweet potato?

Particularly rich in vitamins, especially vitamin A, fiber and antioxidants, sweet potatoes should be considered a healthy addition to your diet. Although there is some speculation about harmful effects of oxalates in sweet potatoes, it's mainly a concern if you have a history of kidney stones.

Can eating too many sweet potatoes make you sick?

That sweet potato is still perfectly fine for your body to digest, and as already mentioned, it can do a lot for your body. The only side effect of eating too many sweet potatoes at once would be discolored yellow skin.

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