Doctors Reveal: How Eating Cabbage Can Quietly Trigger Health Issues If You’re Not Paying Attention
Cabbage is a popular, budget-friendly superfood packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. For most people, it’s a healthy addition to everyday meals.
But doctors say cabbage isn’t ideal for everyone—especially in large amounts or when eaten raw. It can cause bloating, gas, and digestive discomfort, particularly for people with sensitive stomachs or IBS. Raw cabbage is hardest to digest, while cooking makes it gentler on the body.
Cabbage also contains compounds that may affect thyroid function in people with iodine deficiency, small amounts of oxalates that can matter for kidney stone sufferers, and high vitamin K, which can interfere with blood-thinning medications if intake isn’t consistent.
Bottom line: Cabbage is healthy for most people, but moderation and proper cooking matter—especially if you have digestive, thyroid, kidney, or medication-related concerns.
