Lychee

Lychee intolerance often stems from fructose, saponins, or histamine effects. Avoid it for 8 weeks, use digestive aids, and try alternatives like grapes or longan to maintain variety in your diet.

🥭 What is Lychee?

Lychee is a tropical fruit with a rough, red rind and sweet, juicy white flesh. It’s rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and natural sugars, often enjoyed fresh or in desserts and drinks.

🤔 Why do I have an intolerance to Lychee?

Intolerance to lychee may stem from:

Fructose: Lychee’s natural sugars can cause discomfort in those with fructose malabsorption.
Saponins: Compounds in the fruit’s flesh that may irritate sensitive systems.
Histamines: Lychee can trigger histamine release in sensitive individuals.

🛠️ What can I do about it?

Avoid lychee and lychee-based products for 8 weeks.
Gradually reintroduce lychee to test tolerance after elimination.
Monitor symptoms during and after reintroduction to identify changes.

💊 Supplements for Intolerance to Lychee

Consider:

Digestive Enzymes: Help process fructose and other compounds in lychee.
Probiotics: Support gut health and resilience.
DAO Enzyme (Diamine Oxidase): Assists in breaking down histamines

🌟 Why Might I Have an Intolerance to Lychee but Not Other Fruits?

Key differences include:

High Fructose Content: Lychee is sweeter than many fruits like apples or berries.
Saponins: Unique plant compounds found in lychee but rare in other fruits.
Histamine Effects: Lychee can cause histamine release, unlike low-histamine fruits such as pears.

🍽️ Popular Uses for Lychee

Lychee martinis
Lychee sorbets
Lychee salads

🍽️ Alternatives (if tolerated)

Grapes
Longan
Rambutan
Strawberries