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Precautions:
Urad dal can be eaten during pregnancy as it does not have any adverse side effects. But it is generally advisable to avoid Urad dal and dishes made of Urad dal during constipation in pregnant ladies to prevent stomach problems
Toxicity studies:
One of the main issues of consuming high amounts of black gram is that it increases the amount of ureic acid in your blood. As a result, it can stimulate the calcification stones in the kidney. Even though it is known to prevent the same, very high quantities of black gram can induce the very thing you want it to prevent. It can also lead to gall stones or gout.
