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Papaya when trying for pregnancy
Can I eat papaya while trying to conceive?
I am in fertile window. Shall I take or avoid?
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According to ayurveda papaya should be avoided for the first three months of pregnancy. Anyways its a winter fruit in India and should be consumed from October onwards
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You can eat papaya no problem, just try to avoid raw papayas..
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No, you can have it.
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Ms. Geetanjali
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Hi, Papaya has an enzyme called Papain and pineapple has an enzyme called Bromelin. Both are supposed to be very potent for improving metabolism and muscle contractions. Raw papaya is more potent and so should be avoided during this time. Papaya riped and Pineapple can be taken in small portion.
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