Contraindication Warnings
ClapDiet warns you about foods that may not be safe based on your health profile.
What Are Contraindications?
A contraindication is when something (like a food) should be avoided because of:
A health condition you have
A medication you take
An abnormal lab value
A combination of factors
Types of Warnings
🔴 Strong Warning
"This food should generally be avoided"
Serious risk
Clear contraindication
Requires attention
Example: High-potassium food for someone with severe kidney disease and on ACE inhibitors
🟠 Caution Warning
"Use caution with this food"
Moderate concern
May be okay in small amounts
Worth being aware of
Example: Grapefruit for someone on certain statins
🟡 Informational
"Something to be aware of"
Mild concern
Generally fine, just know about it
Context-dependent
Example: High-sodium food when managing blood pressure
Where Warnings Appear
Food Details
When viewing any food:
Warnings section at top
Explains why
Links to learn more
Search Results
Warning icons appear:
Red badge = strong warning
Orange badge = caution
Helps filter choices
When Logging
If you log a concerning food:
Pop-up explains the issue
Option to proceed or cancel
Logged with note
In Recommendations
Foods with warnings:
Rarely recommended
Lower priority
Explained if shown
How Warnings Are Determined
Warnings are based on:
Your Health Conditions
Each condition has associated food concerns:
Kidney disease → potassium, phosphorus
Gout → purines
Hypertension → sodium
Your Medications
Drug-food interactions:
Warfarin → vitamin K
Statins → grapefruit
MAOIs → tyramine
Your Lab Results
Abnormal values trigger warnings:
High potassium → high-K foods flagged
Low iron → no iron blockers with meals
Combinations
Sometimes the combination matters:
CKD + ACE inhibitor = extra potassium caution
Multiple conditions = layered warnings
Overriding Warnings
You can still eat warned foods:
See the warning
Tap "Log Anyway"
Optional: note why
Food is logged
We understand that:
Warnings are general
Your doctor may advise differently
Occasional small amounts may be fine
Adjusting Sensitivity
Control warning strictness:
Go to Settings > Safety Settings
Adjust sensitivity:
- High: More warnings, extra caution
- Standard: Balanced approach
- Low: Only serious concerns
When Warnings Are Wrong
If you believe a warning is incorrect:
Tap Report Issue on the warning
Explain why it seems wrong
We'll review and update if needed
Note: Some warnings are evidence-based and remain regardless of user feedback.
Important: Warnings supplement, don't replace, medical advice. Discuss dietary restrictions with your healthcare provider.
Related Articles:
Adding Health Conditions
Medication Tracking
Lab Safety Alerts