Are there any foods that should not be eaten with durian, and what is the reasoning behind it?

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Dr Wai Leong Quan

Gastroenterologist

The short answer I have is No. There are lots of rumors and information on the net about what not to take together with durian and how they may be toxic when taken together. As far as I know, durian is a tropical fruit very rich in nutrients and with high potassium content.

Folks with conditions such as diabetes, kidney problem or issues with water and electrolyte balance in their system should be careful with taking durian. Being sweet and tasty as it always is, there is a tendency for people to feast and over consume durian at one setting and that alone may lead to some form of indigestion and stomach churning.

There is so far no conclusive scientific prove on which food not to be taken together with durian or how they can harm you when taken together. Just let your common sense prevail and you are more likely to enjoy the fruit better.

- Dr Quan

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