However, the bioactive ingredients of prickly pears can also cause side effects. On the one hand, acetogenins seem to be particularly beneficial to health. On the other hand, other ingredients can be harmful.
These include the alkaloids. Annonacin in particular acts as a neurotoxin and can cause a special form of Parkinson's disease, tauopathy. This is noticeable in areas where the seeds of the fruit are used for deworming.
As some ingredients of graviola have a negative effect on the uterus of pregnant women, we advise against taking any graviola products during pregnancy. Likewise, the consumption of graviola seeds and roots should be avoided.
There are also suggestions that prolonged ingestion kills the digestive bacteria and fungi in the gut. Therefore, if you consume graviola products for longer than 30 days, we advise you to use probiotic and digestive enzymes.
If you consume too much graviola, it can even cause nausea and vomiting. Therefore, it is better to take it in moderation. High blood pressure medication and antidepressants can also be intensified by the additional intake of graviola. It is therefore advisable to talk to your doctor or, in the case of cancer therapy, your oncologist before taking it.