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DANGERS OF GUAVA
Can guava be toxic?
No, guava fruit is not toxic and can be taken safely in food amounts.
Possible dangers of Guava
- It has not been determined in either study any toxic properties of this fruit. The leaves have neither proved toxic in experimental studies.
- Some people may have contact dermatitis with the fresh fruit of guava.
- The guava leaf extract presented toxicity in rats at doses of 5g./kg. Consult your doctor before taking guava leaf extract.
Guava for pregnancy and lactation
There are no studies on the safety of guava during pregnancy and lactation
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This article was endorsed by Elisenda Carballido - Dietitian nutritionist. Postgraduate in Phytotherapy and master in Nutrition and Metabolism.
