is it true that apple seeds are poisonus

Question: is it true that apple seeds are poisonus
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Asked by Mickelle to Sally, Mmboyi, Mike, Michael, Jacinta, Gliday, Elkana, Edna, Arnold on 21 Jul 2025.
- Michael Kimwele answered on 21 Jul 2025:
  
  Yes, it is true that apple seeds contain a substance called amygdalin, which can release cyanide, a poisonous chemical, when the seeds are chewed and digested. However, the amount of cyanide produced from a few seeds is usually too small to cause harm to a healthy adult because the body can detoxify small amounts of it. Swallowing seeds whole typically poses little risk since the hard seed coat protects the amygdalin from being absorbed. Nonetheless, consuming large quantities of crushed or chewed apple seeds can be dangerous and potentially toxic.
- Arnold Lambisia answered on 21 Jul 2025:
  
  Yes, apple seeds are poisonous — but only in large amounts. You will have to crash seeds from >20 apples to start getting poisonous levels. Apple seeds contain amygdalin, a compound that can break down into cyanide when digested. Cyanide is a potent poison that can interfere with your cells’ ability to use oxygen.
  
  So don’t eat intentionally crashed apple seed sin large amounts

Question: is it true that apple seeds are poisonus