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The tiny, easily-overlooked, and frequently-ingested apple seeds are a common apple snack. Although apples have many positive health effects, there is cause for worry over a chemical found in their seeds. So, the actual deal with eating apple seeds: what happens?
1. Cyanide is present in apple seeds.
An apple seed's natural defensive system includes a chemical called amygdalin. Hydrogen cyanide, a poisonous chemical that may be dangerous in high doses, is produced when amygdalin is crushed or eaten.
Why It's Important: Cyanide causes poisoning symptoms including lightheadedness, difficulty breathing, or even death by interfering with your body's capacity to utilize oxygen.
Headaches, nausea, disorientation, and trouble breathing are some of the symptoms of cyanide poisoning.
