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Bachelor of Applied Science – Human Nutrition · 17 years of experience · Canada
Eating mustard is moderation is generally considered safe. Consuming large amounts of mustard seed or paste could cause diarrhea or stomach upset. Mustard contains goitrogens, which can effect thyroid function, if you have thyroid issues you may need to limit your mustard intake.
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Bachelor of Science – BS – Dietetics/Dietitian · 1 years of experience · Canada
Eating mustard seeds, leaves, or paste is generally safe when consumed in amounts typically found in foods. However, consuming large amounts or applying it directly to the skin may cause skin and GI irritation. Uncooked mustard seeds and leaves contain a significant amount of goitrogens which can interfere with the normal function of your thyroid. People with impaired thyroid function need to soak, boil, or cook mustard seeds and leaves before eating them to reduce the content of goitrogens.
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Bachelor in Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Canada
Mustard is made from the seeds of a mustard plant. Unless someone has identified an allergy or intolerance to mustard seeds, or to any other ingredient in mustard, there should be no side effects of this food product.
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