Eating the core of an apple is like eating "poison"
Apples are rich in a variety of health-beneficial nutrients, with countless health benefits, and are loved by people all over the world. However, the Australian "Perfect Health" (PERFIT) website recently published an article reminding people not to eat apples too aggressively, because the core contains cyanide, which is unhealthy.
As is well known, apples are rich in vitamins C and E, polyphenols, and flavonoids, which are all natural antioxidants and particularly effective in preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Apples contain much more calcium than most fruits, which can help metabolize excess salt and aid in weight loss.
However, it is less well known that apple cores contain cyanide. Australian researchers have found that apples contain small amounts of a harmful substance—cyanide. A large accumulation of cyanide in the body can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and rapid breathing, and in severe cases, coma may occur.
But there is no need to worry too much. The cyanide in apples is mainly found in the core, not in the flesh. It should be noted that while the habit of eating the core of an apple will not immediately lead to poisoning, doing so for a long time is indeed unhealthy.