passed out) in comparison to the control groups. So far, despite this widely held rumor, there have been only a handful of medical research studies on the effects of combining alcohol and durian. The delay in alcohol breakdown may lead to more pronounced symptoms of alcohol intoxication such as headache, vomiting, heart palpitations, nausea, facial flushing, and low blood pressure. Was their blood pressure high? Many of us love this pungent smelling fruit while there are some of us who puke at the smell. However, thereâs really NO medical evidence proving that eating durian and alcohol could KILL you. Er wordt nog autopsie op het lichaam van de overleden man verricht, maar hoe dan ook, durian is niet geschikt als borrelhapje. Your email address will not be published. It was published by researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan in 2009 and involves a sulfur compound, or more importantly a sulfur drug called Disulfiram. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The white wine has 6% alcohol, and will probably be approved for public consumption. Despite the study’s scientific technicality and general smarts, it doesn’t really answer the question about whether or not people can die from consuming durian and alcohol together. Basically, the researchers gave groups of mice diluted ethyl alcohol and then fed the separated groups durian at 2 hour, 4 hours, and 6 hours intervals. There simply hasn’t been enough research. All of which brought me to your blog. The age-old Asian folklore that eating durian, known as the âking of fruitsâ, along with alcohol can kill you, holds some truth, say researchers. I also had a stomachache. Are you in Thailand and feeling low? Durian + Alcohol = INSTANT DEATH?! All Rights Reserved. In most cases, the victim consumed a lot of durian. The researchers concluded that combining durian and alcohol was not a problem and that whatever uncomfortable symptoms people experienced were probably due to the fact that durian is difficult to digest. According to researchers and scientists, eating durian and drinking beer at the same time causes bloating, indigestion and discomfort as the human liver must work even harder to metabolise the fats and sugars in the fruit and alcohol. As the Durian season approaches, there has always been false messages seen related to Durian since years with different claims about its effect by eating it ⦠Alcohol It is not advised to drink alcohol drinks and eating durians at the same time! We eat and drink it often enough. Part of the INFLUASIA network. I would suggest (with absolutely no scientific backing whatsoever) that when someone already suffering from hypertension combines the blood pressure elevating powers of durian and alcohol it becomes too great for their heart and they die from a heart related problem. Heart burn? Got bucket-hammered maybe 5 hours later and had a super night. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window). I ate durian for the first time last night. Based on the research, it was found that Durian contains a sulfur compound called Diethyl Disulfide. The effect of the durian and alcohol mix was determined by placing the drunken little mice on their backs and measuring how long it took them to right themselves. Permalink. Durian Myths: The Truth About Durian and Alcohol, Cholesterol & More Contrary to popular belief, you will not have a big spike in your cholesterol level after eating a durian. Palpitations? Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Only the control group fed only durian behaved no differently than other sober mice and probably did not have any fun at all. So is this saying that we’ve heard throughout the years true or not? ), however, it was not identified whether or not the mice were feeling uncomfortable whatsoever. It was huggingthetoiletforcomfort bad bad BAD and I was not myself intil the following evening. ($40 btw). container: 'taboola-below-article-thumbnails', â Kenny LJ Jun 1 ⦠Were they facing indigestion? 4. Oh shit x 3. In my opinion, whether or not combining durian and alcohol will cause you problems has more to do with the state of your health already. Others report facial flushing or pounding sensations after large durian meals, probably related to an elevated blood pressure. Durian and alcohol. Mixing durian with alcohol is said to be a big taboo. Hereâs some more info on blood pressure, just to muddy the waters a bit. This belief was recorded by Gimlette as long ago as 1923 when he briefly mentioned that durian should not be eaten with brandy. If you have a health condition, always check with your doctors if it’s a good idea to consume Durian and/or alcohol, and if yes, how much is too much? It is something to keep in mind next time you have thrown back a few beers and ⦠Dit zou koortsverlagend werken. Durian and alcohol association shows similar effect as the Disulfiram-Ethanol Reaction therapies to curb alcoholism which causes flushing, sweating, tremors, nausea, vomiting, elevated heartbeat, low blood pressure and restlessness; No results suggesting death when alcohol is consumed with durian. Take everything in moderation and try your best not to mix Durian and alcohol, or with any other strong substances for that matter! So a flushing reaction is more likely to result from opening of blood vessels, and consequently more likely to help reduce, not increase, blood pressure. Heartburn or hot flushes? theAsianparent is a content and community platform that helps parents across Asia in their conception, pregnancy and in raising happy, healthy & confident kids. There have been so many rumors about the not-so-good combination of durian and alcohol, including severe indigestion, heartburn and even death. Ah, but to me this delightful fruit tastes somewhat between a pineapple and hazelnut. Also, you’re right it’s a bit of a waste of good durian ð, 3 durians and small bottle tiger beer no problem. However, due to the its relatively high fibre and carbohydrate content, excessive intake may actually give rise to heartburn and bloatedness in some people, which may be worsened with alcohol intake. In 1941, Singh mentioned in a case report, that mysterious deaths had sometimes followed the consumption of durian and alcohol. The result is a very complicated study titled “Inhibition of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Enzyme by Durian Fruit Extract.” If the title, let alone the following 10 pages of words like “diluent” make your eyes glaze over right away, don’t worry. The essence of the study is that durian does contain a sulfur compound called diethyl disulfide which may inhibit the metabolism of alcohol enough to cause the exaggerated hangover symptoms. In fact this is only one of several weird Customs and Beliefs associated with durians. It is because durian has high sulfur content which helps to break down the alcohol in your body. Thanks for the summary of studies in a tone that made me laugh out loud. De Thai zal dan ook geen alcohol drinken in combinatie met zoetigheid, maar juist met iets zoutig. My bf bought the organic ripe durian at one of the stops. My roommate woke up in the middle of the night and was actually sick (not sure how much durian she had, but it was more than what I ate). Regardless of what you pair your Durians with, it’s always best to be safe than sorry. Although it’s NOT scientifically proven that this combo could kill, there have been reports of individuals with preexisting conditions who DID die from Durian. However, even though the Durian is categorized as a fruit–and fruits are generally thought to be healthy–there have been plenty of hearsay about this fruit and how consuming it could lead to hypertension, stroke, death, and the list goes on. Throughout Southeast Asia, from Indonesia to Vietnam, it is widely believed that the combination of durian and alcohol leads to severe indigestion, heartburn or even death. Durian and Alcohol = No. Indigestion? Last August, a man in Mindanao was discovered face down on a table scattered with durian shells, having consumed an entire basket of the fruit in conjunction with coca-cola. Disulfiram was used in the 1950’s to treat chronic alcoholism. What I didn't know as I was trying to wash down the durian with red wine and champagne was the bad reaction with alcohol. 1. Say what?! Here’s a quick summary of both studies (there should be sooo many more of these), plus our conclusions about whether or not durian and alcohol is a deadly mix. The most important detail is that most people who die shortly after eating durian had pre-existing conditions of hypertension and diabetes and suffered cardiac arrest or heart attack. Get your act together, lah! Just uncomfortable. You wouldnât die right away (as they claim) but based on the facts stated above, the sulfur content of durian may affect alcohol breakdown. Ogle and Y.F. One control group was fed only alcohol and one control group was fed only durian. Most Malaysians go absolutely crazy for this perplexing, stinky fruit called durian . By “preexisting conditions” we’re referring to heart or blood pressure related issues like high blood pressure, or even Diabetes. Palpitations? Fascinating article! Most of the time, high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) has no obvious symptoms to indicate that somethingâs wrong.â. target_type: 'mix' I asked the young lady to crack it at least half way so that itâll be easier to get to the pods. Finally, for me, daily durian when in season *works* as one of the healthy lifestyle choices for controlling hypertension – with no need to be careful, because consumption amounts are auto-regulated by the high fat content: one medium durian and Iâm stuffed. I have never had a farang bucket night, but I can imagine the consequences would be pretty painful with or without durian! The first study is “Durian and Alcohol: A Preliminary Report” by C.W. Two. While we are not able to confirm that fatality will occur, we do know that the high sulfur content of durians inhibits the enzyme that helps to break down alcohol in your body by up to 70%. This doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous though! The drug effectively blocks the normal metabolism of alcohol, causing massive and immediate hangovers that developers hoped would make alcohol less enticing to addicts. In both groups, the mice wobbled around, fell asleep, or struggled to right themselves. With the heavy concoction of durian and beer, our poor liver has to OT to break down the nasty fats and sugars. Teh. Reply; k-Man. Misschien heb je hem wel eens gespot tijdens een verblijf in Thailand, Indonesië of een ander prachtig Aziatisch oord: de Durian vrucht. In fact I’ve just enjoyed both after my dinner tonight. Instead, the article "provides evidence that some component(s) of durian fruit inhibit(s) yALDH in vitro" and "with further investigation, offers a novel rationale to the etiology of the durianâalcohol anecdote." This was after quite a few glasses of bubbly- its the holidays- and I finished the evening off with two medium shots of vodka. Some consumed alcohol or coca-cola as well, but many did not. Apparently I have an excellent consitution. Every glass of Durian + Whisky is packed with the natural flavor and aroma of the prized Musang King. If consumed excessively in this manner, it will cause great damage to the liver and human body, and may be fatal. Gone in seconds. A perfect way to end a fabulous Maui vacation, food wise. This has a lot of people wondering, “Is that safe?”. Yet no one has ever done a study that either confirms or disproves the durian’s effect on blood pressure. 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