5 Must Know Side Effects of Caraway Seeds

Caraway seeds are the seeds of the caraway plant. Carway plant is the biennial plant of the Apiaceae family, and are known by various names such as meridian fennel, and Persian cumin, etc. Caraway seeds are native to Western Asia, Europe, and North America, but are now cultivated in many regions of the world. They contain essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and dietary fibers, etc and provide various health and beauty benefits. However, there are also some side effects of eating too many caraway seeds.

# May Cause Heartburn

Caraway seeds are often used for treating indigestion, and flatulence.

However, excessive intake of caraway seeds should be avoided as they may cause stomach discomfort, intestinal gas, and heartburn.

# May Cause Belching

Because of their carminative properties, caraway seeds are often used for treating indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, and abdominal pain, etc.

However, in excessive quantities, carway seeds may cause belching or burping as it forces the expulsion of excess gas from our stomach and digestive tract through the mouth. These burps have characteristic sound and bad odour.

# Increased Risk of Liver And Kidney Damage

Carway seed oil provide many health benefits when consumed in medicinal amount and for a short period. However, prolonged use of carway seed oil or over-consumption may increase risk of kidney and liver damage. It can also alleviate muscle spasms.

# Eating Caraway Seeds During Pregnancy

Because of their abortifacient properties, carway seeds may increase risk of premature labor, and trigger aborption.

When consumed in excess, dieatary fibers in carway seeds may cause stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, flatulence, and diarrhea during pregancy.

To ensure safety, first consult with your doctor before eating carway seeds during pregancy.

# Not So Good For Digestive Health

Dietary fibers in carway seeds improve our bowel movement and provide relief from constipation, and other digestive problems like abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and flatuelence, etc.

However, when caraway seeds are consumed in excess, too much fiber may cause malabsorption, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal gas, intestinal blockage, abdominal cramp, etc.