I just found out some news that I think is
interesting to all apple lovers! Did you know that apple seeds are poisonous?
That's correct, if you eat enough apple seeds you could die. How do you ask?
Well let me go into some details. Apple seeds contain cyanogenic acids which
your body can only detoxify small quantities of cyanide compounds. If you
accidentally chew a few you will be ok don't worry;-) It starts getting
dangerous after a few so be careful
Whos most at risk? I would say children and pets but that does not mean others are immune. Symptoms of mild poisoning include headache, dizziness, confusion, anxiety, and vomiting. Larger doses can lead to difficulty breathing, increased blood pressure and heart rate, and kidney failure. Reactions can include coma, convulsions, and death from respiratory arrest. There are several treatment options, but the main thing is to limit the absorption of the chemicals from the seeds. Basically, this means it's important to seek immediate medical attention if a child or pet is known to have eaten several seeds. Usually, the plan of action is to pump the stomach or induce vomiting. Antidotes are available, but they are somewhat controversial. If you or someone you know eats a seed or two, don't worry... as I said, your body is well-equipped to detoxify small quantities of cyanide compounds. They naturally occur in several foods. However, if you were wondering whether or not it's true that the seeds and pits are toxic and potentially lethal. (quoted from Anne Hemannstine PH.D)
So what have we learned? Don't eat apple seeds, its like snow white but instead of chewing the apple, its seeds.
Our body's need to detoxify and Dermelect has a detoxifying Oxygen Facial Commission! It lasts a while and helps your skin clear as it gets all that dirt out of your pores;-) Enjoy
Whos most at risk? I would say children and pets but that does not mean others are immune. Symptoms of mild poisoning include headache, dizziness, confusion, anxiety, and vomiting. Larger doses can lead to difficulty breathing, increased blood pressure and heart rate, and kidney failure. Reactions can include coma, convulsions, and death from respiratory arrest. There are several treatment options, but the main thing is to limit the absorption of the chemicals from the seeds. Basically, this means it's important to seek immediate medical attention if a child or pet is known to have eaten several seeds. Usually, the plan of action is to pump the stomach or induce vomiting. Antidotes are available, but they are somewhat controversial. If you or someone you know eats a seed or two, don't worry... as I said, your body is well-equipped to detoxify small quantities of cyanide compounds. They naturally occur in several foods. However, if you were wondering whether or not it's true that the seeds and pits are toxic and potentially lethal. (quoted from Anne Hemannstine PH.D)
So what have we learned? Don't eat apple seeds, its like snow white but instead of chewing the apple, its seeds.
Our body's need to detoxify and Dermelect has a detoxifying Oxygen Facial Commission! It lasts a while and helps your skin clear as it gets all that dirt out of your pores;-) Enjoy
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