Health risks of pomelos for those with kidney or digestive issues 

It''s nearly Mid-Autumn Festival, the season of the pomelo. Lots of us will be feasting on the citrus fruit in the coming weeks. Its sweet, sour, juicy delights are a seasonal tradition. But did you know it can be bad for your health? We spoke to a nutritionist about when to refrain.
Pomelos are a symbol of Mid-Autumn Festival. These fruits on the table are a nostalgic fall tradition.
The sound of the pomelo being peeled and its lustrous pink-gold fruit are very tempting. But this nutritionist advises viewers with kidney problems to think twice. Pomelos are rich in potassium, which can be risky.
Wu Yi-ming
Linkou Chang Kung Memorial Hospital
Generally, if your electrolytes are abnormal, and potassium ions excessive, that can cause your heart rate to jump or palpitations. If your kidney function is impaired, or you’re on dialysis, electrolytes can tend to be off and potassium ion levels high, so you have to be appropriate in your intake.
That’s not all. Pomelos are high in vitamin C, and fiber, but for folks with digestive issues, try to be moderate. Anyone taking drugs to lower blood lipids or blood pressure, or sleeping pills or the like, should consult their doctor about pomelos too.
Wu Yi-ming
Linkou Chang Kung Memorial Hospital
It makes these drugs maintain a certain consistency in the blood, or increases the effectiveness at the thickness it’s at. So if you want to eat pomelos while taking these drugs which could interact with them, I recommend consulting a doctor.
Pomelos are very nutritious fruits. Some people have even turned them into smoothies or juices, but apparently that’s not a great idea either.
Wu Yi-ming
Linkou Chang Kung Memorial Hospital
Pomelos are a fruit, and actually we generally don’t recommend juicing them. Two hundred and forty milliliters might contain three to four portions of fruit. But you wouldn’t be able to only drink 240 milliliters of fruit juice. So basically we’re concerned about overconsumption.
Peeling pomelos is a labor of love, but if you get one, just eat it as it comes, says this nutritionist. Or, you could use the peel to freshen up your home and neutralize odors.