Not everything natural is safe, especially if it is experimental. While the internet is full of different types of health hacks, it is important to understand each advice thoroughly before adopting it. One such advice is going viral on the internet, in which many health benefits of consuming papaya seeds are being claimed. The video claims that papaya seeds (papaya seeds benefits) help in regulating menstruation, dealing with unwanted pregnancy, restoring hormonal balance, and helps in relieving period cramps. However, medical scientist Dr. Cyriac AB Phillips said that consumption of these seeds can prove poisonous.
Sharing a post on X (earlier on Twitter), Dr. Phillips said that studies have shown that consumption of papaya seeds harms sperm in men. Consumption of papaya seeds causes loss and damage of sperm in men. Due to this, the sperm count is completely destroyed. Let us tell you that scientists have studied this on monkeys, after which these results have emerged. Dr. Phillips explains that although there are no proven benefits of papaya seeds, there are several potentially harmful effects from consuming them.
Organs may be damaged
Dr. Phillips explains that in animal studies, papaya seeds removed damaged liver cells destroyed DNA, and caused severe liver injury, leading to cirrhosis. Long-term consumption of papaya seeds can induce cirrhosis, as has been shown in animals. He said papaya seeds are a powerhouse of plant chemicals called isothiocyanates, which can damage DNA and cause organ damage with the potential for cancer.
Eat only fruits
It is fine to eat papaya as you usually do but do not consume its seeds in any form. There are currently no clinical benefits and recommendations from many studies.
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