citric acid in them. The acid from the fruits weakens the enamel on your teeth, which can, later on, cause your teeth to be more susceptible to damage.
When it comes to skin rashes and citrus fruits, it can be a very common occurrence, and here’s why. If you suffer from allergies to pollen, then 7 times out of 10, you suffer from a citrus allergy as well. This is due to the pollinosis, sensitization of other plants, and the cross-reactivity it has with citrus fruits.
One of the main symptoms of a reaction to citrus is a skin rash, mostly found around the mouth (oral syndrome). Another symptom is skin redness, swelling and itchiness. So if you are already living with allergies and suffering from skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis, then eating citrus fruits could worsen these conditions.
How To Keep Your Fruit Intake High And Your Skin Problems Low
The easiest way to avoid skin rashes when it comes to citrus fruits is to avoid eating them, but seeing as they have nutritional value, that may be difficult.
Instead of having to cut them out altogether, try lowering the number of citrus fruits you are consuming. Staying away from the pulp of these fruits can be helpful as well.
Another easy way to avoid irritation is to eat other fruits and vegetables that have the same nutrients as citrus fruits but not the acid.
Being aware of your allergies doesn’t mean you have to give up on fruits completely, it just means that you find better alternatives and be more mindful of how you are and how often you are consuming them so your health doesn’t have to suffer because of it.