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sbdtys
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The concern over startfruit as follows :-
In Shenzen, more than 10 people who consumes the star fruit had died.
 And now a 66-year-old, Malaysian who has been suffering from kidney ailment fell into coma after eating the star fruits. Yes, all it takes is one fruit or 100ml of its juice and the ordinarily harmless star fruit transforms poison in a matter of hours for kidney patients. So does this mean, people without kidney problems should be fine with star fruit! My take: Not at all! Prevention is better right?
Universiti Malaya Medical Centre consultant nephrologist said that star fruits contain a neurotoxin which is not present in other fruits. It affects the brain and nerves. In healthy persons, the kidneys filter it out. But for those with kidney problems, this potent toxin cannot be removed and will worsen the consumers' conditions.
The symptoms of start fruit poisoning include: ~ Hiccups ~ Numbness and weakness ~ Feeling confused ~ Agitation ~ Epileptic fist The risk of death is high if you are having kidney ailments! But healthy individuals should beware of this fruit's potential toxin too. It could also cripple your vitality if you are not lucky.
 
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 Posted: 09/07/2012 02:21 PM
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dave
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Gee, do you have the actual research paper the doctor did as evidenmce of this?
 Posted: 16/07/2012 12:40 PM
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dave
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Gee, is this really true? Do you have the actual robust research paper as evidence to check against?
 Can show the link here for all to read and judge for themselves...?
 
 Posted: 16/07/2012 12:49 PM
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jaden chia
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!!!!!!!!!!! i just had starfruits during lunch!!!!
 Posted: 19/07/2012 04:15 PM
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rachel
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!!!!!!!!!!! i just had starfruits during lunch!!!!
 
______________________________  By: jaden chia
And you're still alive to tell the tale! So, can't be that bad. I actually heard that starfruit helps lower cholesterol? Is this another case of ' everything in moderation'?
 Posted: 19/07/2012 06:11 PM
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