Sweet potato leaves contain a wealth of dietary fiber, various vitamins and minerals, mucoprotein, chlorogenic acid, polysaccharides, and protein, among other nutrients. In a balanced diet, eating a moderate amount of sweet potato leaves is beneficial to health, but excessive consumption of sweet potato leaves can be harmful to the human body.

1. Supplement

Sweet potato leaves contain carotene, vitamin A, B, C, as well as potassium, iron, calcium, and other substances. Moderate consumption can supplement the nutrients needed by the body and promote metabolism.

2. Alleviate constipation

The dietary fiber in sweet potato leaves can promote peristalsis, help to moisten the intestines and defecate, and improve constipation.

3. Other

Sweet potato leaves are rich in carotene, vitamin A, and other nutrients, and moderate consumption can help improve the function of the optic nerve.

1. Abdominal discomfort

Sweet potato leaves are rich in dietary fiber, and excessive consumption can lead to diarrhea. Moreover, according to traditional Chinese medicine, sweet potato leaves have a slightly cool nature, and people with weak intestines and stomachs may experience increased burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing discomfort such as abdominal pain and diarrhea after eating a large amount of sweet potato leaves.

2. Decreased appetite

Consuming too much dietary fiber can easily increase the feeling of fullness, reduce the intake of other foods, cause a decrease in appetite, and if not supplemented in time, this could easily lead to malnutrition over a long period of time.

3. Other

Sweet potato leaves contain potassium, and people with kidney diseases may affect kidney metabolism if they eat a large amount of sweet potato leaves, which could worsen the condition over a long period of time.