As we all know, any food, when consumed in excess, can be harmful. This doesn’t just happen due to indigestion or food contamination. Some substances contain toxins (and we’re not just talking about poisonous mushrooms). If the toxins are in small quantities, our body is able to eliminate them. But when toxins are in large quantities, they can become dangerous.
Many common foods contain harmful substances
Some foods we consume regularly can have this effect. One of the best known examples is that of chocolate for dogs. In fact, this food can be very toxic for our four-legged friends beyond a certain amount.
But it’s not just dogs that are vulnerable. We humans also regularly consume foods that actually contain toxins. These foods are generally not dangerous, but they can become dangerous under special circumstances. One of them is a very common condiment in the kitchen.
This herb you always use in cooking can be a poison
What weed are we talking about? Of the very common parsley. Parsley is a fundamental condiment for many dishes of our tradition. Not only that, it can also be an ingredient in cosmetic products, such as soaps or creams. But maybe you don’t know that this humble little plant hides toxins inside. They, if in large quantities, can be dangerous.
Especially for people suffering from kidney problems or diabetes, the abundant consumption of parsley is not recommended.
It is only dangerous in certain circumstances
But this herb that you always use in cooking can be a poison with severe effects in a special circumstance. It can indeed be dangerous in pregnancy.
Our ancestors discovered many centuries ago that parsley, precisely because of its poisonousness, could have abortive effects. Large amounts of parsley in pregnancy they could also cause fetal malformations. There are no studies on the effects of parsley on breastfeeding women.
If you are not in great health, don’t overdo the parsley! This herb you always use in cooking can be a poison.
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