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Is there such a thing is apple seeds poison?

My brother claims he is sick from apple seed poison, or eating too many apple seeds.

asked by tiffany42 (32)

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Apple seeds do contain a cyanide compound. But they don't contain much cyanide, and the seeds' shell prevents the poison from entering the body. So there's not much danger.

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posted by nuttree (673)
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Apple seeds have a small amount of cyanide poisoning in them. It's extremely unlikely that a person, even an avid apple-eater, will eat enough seeds to have any adverse effects.

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posted by S93 (420)
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For the human diet, apple seeds cannot be digested, acting as dietary fiber. Some seeds have tanins that can make people sick but you would have to eat a lot!

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