Fact Check: Do not eat Cherry Seed by mistake, maybe death?

Everyone knows about the side effects of fruits under special medical conditions. But what to do if there is poison in a fruit itself. In fact, a clip of social media claims to have cyanide in cherry seeds and spread poison. This claim does not seem to be true but it is not a lie. We got the fact checked by experts of such a big claim about seeds. Read further to know what they are.

Claim- Malignant cyanide hidden in fruits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thc2brhw88

YouTube video states that cherry seeds contain deadly cyanide. The video also discusses the symptoms that have come out of the consumption of these seeds. They can cause headache and difficulty in breathing. If only 3 to 4 seeds are chewed and eaten, then it can also be fatal for adults.

Cyneid becomes a special compound

Dr. Ali Sher of Internal Medicine at Apollo Spectra Hospital in Delhi, Karol Bagh It is said that cherry is a nutritious fruit but it is necessary to take care while eating it. A compound named Amigdalin is in the seeds of this fruit which can turn into cyanide at the time of digestion.

Difficulty in chewing whole

Doctors give information that if you swallow cherry seeds directly, there may not be any problem. But chewing them increases trouble. By doing this, the process of emigalin and cyanide takes place and then the poison starts spreading. Actually the outer layer of whole seeds is quite thick. It does not dissolve easily in the body due to hardening. While chewing the seed can be toxic.

Chance of serious problems

If the seeds are chewed and eaten, then there can also be serious problems like headache, dizziness, vomiting, difficulty in breathing, fainting and seizures. This affects each person differently. Therefore, it is not necessary to appear in everyone. Doctors believe that if you are completely healthy then eating only 3-4 seeds will not cause serious problems. Its intake in excess of this can be fatal. Children and people with weak immunity should avoid this.

Investigation result

The claim made in the clip has been considered true by the doctor. If you have accidentally swallowed or chew these seeds, contact the doctor as its results can be fatal.