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When taken by mouth: Apples are LIKELY SAFE for most people, as long as the seeds aren't eaten. No side effects are generally known or expected to occur with apple fruit or apple juice. Taking a specific chemical found in apples, called apple polyphenols, is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth, short-term. Apple seeds, however, contain cyanide and are poisonous. Eating enough seeds (in one case, one cup of apple seeds) can cause death. The cyanide is released in the stomach as the seeds are digested, so it may take several hours for the symptoms of poisoning to appear.
When applied to the skin: Specific chemicals found in apples, called apple polyphenols, are POSSIBLY SAFE when applied directly to the skin, short-term.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Apple is safe in the amounts found in food. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if apple is safe in the amounts found in medicine when pregnant or breastfeeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid amounts greater than those found in food.
Children: Apples are
LIKELY SAFE, as long as the seeds aren't eaten. Apple pectin is
POSSIBLY SAFE for children when taken by mouth, short-term.
Allergy to apricot and related plants: Apple may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Rosaceae family. Members of this family include apricot, almond, plum, peach, pear, and strawberry. Apple might also cause an allergic reaction in people allergic to birch pollen. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking apple.
Diabetes: Apple, especially apple juice, can increase blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar carefully if you use apple products and have diabetes.
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