Possible Health Effects Linked to Improper Cassava Consumption
1. Cyanide Poisoning
Doctors emphasize that eating raw cassava or poorly processed cassava can lead to cyanide exposure. Symptoms of cyanide poisoning may include:
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Headaches
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Dizziness
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Nausea and vomiting
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Rapid breathing
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Weakness
In severe cases, high cyanide exposure can become life-threatening. This is why cassava should never be eaten raw.
