Safe to Eat Durian

Trying to conceive

Durian can help to increase fertility in both men and women.

Durian can help to increase estrogen, a hormon in women which is essential for conception.

Durian reduces infertility in men by increasing sperm motility - an important factor for successful conception.

During Pregnancy

It is safe to eat durian during pregnancy, but expecting mother is recommended to eat less during pregnancy.

Because of high sugar level of durian, eating too much durian can increase chance of giving birth to a bigger baby and higher risk of childhood obesity.

Durian does offer a range of health benefits to pregnant women, notably in improving immune system of the pregnant women as durian is rich in antioxidants which include vitamin C and zinc.

During Confinement

It is safe for new mothers to eat durian in moderation.

Durian is very high in energy and can help the weak new mother to recover faster.

However, new mother should not eat too much durian as it can cause heat in the body which may then result in constipation.

During Breastfeeding

Nursing mother can eat durian in moderation.

Durian is very high in energy and is rich in minerals like calcium, iron and manganese which are beneficial as it improves the quality of the breast milk.

However, new mother should not eat too much durian as it can cause heat in the body which may then result in constipation.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for baby at this age to eat durian due to its high sugar content.

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for baby at this age to eat durian due to its high sugar content.

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for baby at this age to eat durian due to its high sugar content.

One Year Old and Above Baby

It is okay to let your child taste durian at this age. But he or she should be restricted in the amount of consumption due to durian's high sugar content.

Durian is packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, calcium, iron, zinc and other antioxidants that can benefit the general health of the child.