Hi, Can I consume red lentils on a daily basis instead of tur dal. Do they have any side effects? My dad said that it is not good for daily consumption. Kindly clear my doubt.

Dr. Prashant K VaidyaHomeopath10yrs exp

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Too much of anything cannot be good for you and the same goes for red lentils. If you consume way too much red lentils, you can run the risk of increased flatulence, which is embarrassing at best. You can also develop certain side effects related to amino acids, and even develop kidney distress. In some cases, due to the high potassium content of red lentils, people also end up developing potassium toxicity. You should always speak to your doctor before adding anything new to your diet or lifestyle to make sure that you don?t have to deal with any adverse effects. 

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