The laughter of the Red Dust Concubine, no one knows it's lychee. "Recently, the historical drama" Lychee in Chang'an, "adapted from the novel of the same name by Ma Boyong and starring Lei Jiayin and Yue Yunpeng, quickly became the focus of audience discussion and unexpectedly sparked a wave of" immersive lychee tasting ". Many netizens have posted on social media about their daily life of watching dramas: "Chewing on the lychee king and chasing 'Chang'an's Lychee' is the same happy fruit as the Noble Consort." "While tasting lychee, traveling through the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the drama says' Riding a Red Dust Concubine Laughs', and I have directly achieved 'lychee freedom' here." The lychee flesh is crystal clear and has a sweet taste, but don't be too greedy, as excessive consumption may lead to 'lychee disease' and low blood sugar. Experts suggest that adults should consume 10-15 pills each time and avoid eating on an empty stomach. If symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, sweating, or even fainting occur, glucose should be quickly replenished. Why does lychee have high sugar content and cause low blood sugar after eating too much? In the original novel 'Litchi in Chang'an', the male protagonist Li Shande spent a total of 31020 guan to transport two jars of fresh lychee from Lingnan to Chang'an. According to the standards at that time, 300 yuan was enough to buy a house in Beijing. In this way, the emperor and the noble consort spent the equivalent of one hundred houses on shipping alone to eat this lychee meal! Nowadays, we want to eat lychee, which costs much less. The reporter learned that the retail price of lychee in the Nanjing market is generally between 12 yuan and 16 yuan per kilogram. The price is moderate, and the lychee flesh is crystal clear with a sweet and juicy taste, making it irresistible to eat one by one. A while ago, a woman who had consumed excessive amounts of lychee woke up the next day with symptoms such as dizziness, discomfort, and persistent nosebleeds. After seeking medical attention urgently, she was ultimately diagnosed with "lychee disease". Litchi disease "is also known as" hypoglycemia acute encephalitis syndrome ". Jin Hui, chief physician of the endocrinology department and director of the clinical nutrition department at Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, stated that the commonly referred to" lychee disease "specifically refers to the symptoms of hypoglycemia caused by eating lychee. Litchi is so sweet, why do you still experience low blood sugar when eating it? Director Jin Hui explained that lychee contains abundant fructose, which is mainly converted in the liver. If too much lychee is consumed on an empty stomach at once, the liver may not be able to convert fructose into glucose in a timely and effective manner, leading to hypoglycemia. In addition, some studies suggest that certain components in lychee may inhibit the liver's gluconeogenesis (i.e. the body's ability to produce glucose on its own), which can also exacerbate symptoms of hypoglycemia. She added that the problems that occur after eating lychee are not just hypoglycemia, some people may be allergic to lychee, which can also cause serious reactions such as shock; Children may experience throat obstruction due to swallowing lychee seeds by mistake; Some elderly people may develop cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases or even heart attacks due to low blood sugar. How to avoid 'lychee disease'? Remember the two key points to avoid "lychee disease", experts believe that the key lies in two points: avoiding fasting consumption and avoiding overconsumption. Director Jin Hui pointed out that before eating lychee, you can eat some food to cushion the bottom; The recommended daily intake for adults is between 200-300 grams (approximately 10-15 pills), and for children it is between 5-6 pills. "Eating 300 grams of litchi may not necessarily be hypoglycemic, there are individual differences." She reminded that people with diabetes should try not to eat litchi, and people with throat inflammation, oral ulcer, constipation and allergies should properly control the consumption. In addition, it is necessary to choose ripe lychee and avoid eating immature lychee, which contains toxins such as glycine A and α - methylcyclopropylglycine, with higher levels and greater risks. Judging whether lychee is ripe cannot be based solely on the color of the outer shell. Some varieties still have a green color after being fully ripe, and it needs to be judged based on the specific characteristics of the variety. Director Jin Hui mentioned that traditional Chinese medicine believes that lychee is a warm fruit, and eating too much can easily cause oral inflammation, dry mouth and tongue, constipation, etc; Western medicine explains that it has a high sugar content, and excessive sugar in the mouth can easily cause discomfort. If not cleaned in a timely manner, it can also breed bacteria. Experts remind that if you are not careful about "lychee disease" and experience symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue, you can quickly supplement glucose, which can usually be relieved after appropriate rest; If convulsions, collapse, or even shock occur, oral administration of sugar water or food may cause aspiration, and immediate medical attention is required. Doctors should supplement glucose intravenously or use other glucose boosting drugs for treatment. (New Society)