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A member asked:

Hi, i've consumed 3 cherries (and chewed/swallowed the seeds) before i found out how dangerous they can be. will i be ok? this happened 4 hrs ago

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

You will be well: No harm done, you need much more than three cherries seeds to be intoxicated, however you don't want to chew again on them, best wishes

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/27/2019

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