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can you eat too much popcorn
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Popcorn: Sure, provided it is not covered by sweet stuffs and you don't take too much at a time.
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A male asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Hello, : Hello, if it is microwave popcorn, it could contain a chemical is called diacetyl which makes it taste buttery. Inhaling large amounts of this has cau ... Read More
Dr. G Funari answered
45 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Another : Another issue with burnt popcorn is that the kernel may not have popped completely leaving a hard core. If you bite down on this unexpectedly you run ... Read More
Dr. Jonathan Scharf answered
49 years experience Cosmetic Dentistry
Since : Since this is a dental site i assume that you are referring to the implications that eating the hard kernels have on your teeth. I know it's fun to c ... Read More
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jonah Essers answered
18 years experience Pediatric Gastroenterology
If it doesn't hurt: Gastritis just means inflammation of the stomach but doesn't inform us as to the cause of the inflammation. Infections, allergies, chronic bowel disea ... Read More
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jason Wilson answered
17 years experience Emergency Medicine
Probably: Unless you have a condition called diverticulitus, popcorn should not be any different than other foods assuming your hernia is stable.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Berger answered
41 years experience Dermatology
Yes: Usully only very small childrenunder 2 are affected by diet -does not matter what you eat.
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. M. Jan answered
66 years experience Family Medicine
Normal: If excessive bloating, take Reglan (metoclopramide) 10 mg, one tablet at night.
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Shaym Puppala answered
25 years experience Internal Medicine
Depends on how made: (acid reflux is a common cause of feeling of heartburn.) if air popped & eaten in moderation, popcorn likely won't cause problems. If buttered, chee ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Not a problem: The husk or shell of a popcorn kernel is cellulose, which humans do not digest. It would not be unexpected for it to pass through unchanged. I would i ... Read More
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Martin Raff answered
56 years experience Infectious Disease
Candida diet: Probably. The question is why you are doing this. There is no scientific evidence that it is in any way effective for anything.
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
It is likely: Because some of the popcorn is not broken down and the fiber content.
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