SAMYOGA VIRUDDHAHARA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO JUNK FOOD AND ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Samyoga Viruddhahara (incompatible food combinations) is a fundamental concept in Ayurveda that explains the harmful effects of improper dietary combinations on digestion, metabolism and systemic health.[1] In the modern era, the widespread consumption of junk food has introduced multiple incompatible dietary patterns that align with the principles of Viruddhahara.[4,5] These combinations disturb Agni (digestive fire), produce Ama (toxic metabolites) and contribute to the pathogenesis of lifestyle disorders.[2,6] This review explores the concept of Samyoga Viruddhahara in relation to junk food consumption and examines its impact on human health through both Ayurvedic and modern scientific perspectives.