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Bachelor in Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Brazil
- Fresh and dried figs contain a high level of vitamin K. People who take blood-thinning medications need to keep vitamin K levels in their diet consistent, so it is best to avoid figs.
- As figs are high in fiber, eating too many figs, especially dried figs, can cause diarrhea.
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Master of Nutrition and Dietetics · 10 years of experience · Australia
- There are little risks to consuming figs. Minimise consuming too much dried fig as they are high in kilojoules and can contribute to tooth decay.
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