Betel nut may seem harmless, but regular use can cause a range of health problems, from oral issues to serious diseases. Here’s what happens when you chew it daily.

Betel nut may seem harmless, but regular use can cause a range of health problems, from oral issues to serious diseases. Here’s what happens when you chew it daily.

Gives a Buzz or “Kick”: You may feel more awake or alert, like after drinking strong tea or coffee.

Gives a Buzz or “Kick”: You may feel more awake or alert, like after drinking strong tea or coffee.

Makes You Drool More: It increases spit in your mouth, which often turns red due to added ingredients.

Makes You Drool More: It increases spit in your mouth, which often turns red due to added ingredients.

Stains and Damages Your Teeth: Teeth can turn red or brown over time, and your gums and mouth can get unhealthy.

Stains and Damages Your Teeth: Teeth can turn red or brown over time, and your gums and mouth can get unhealthy.

Hard to Open Mouth: Daily chewing can make your mouth stiff and painful, making it hard to eat or talk.

Hard to Open Mouth: Daily chewing can make your mouth stiff and painful, making it hard to eat or talk.

Increases Risk of Mouth Cancer: Betel nut can cause cancer in the mouth, throat, or food pipe if used daily.

Increases Risk of Mouth Cancer: Betel nut can cause cancer in the mouth, throat, or food pipe if used daily.

Can Be Addictive: You may get used to it and feel like you need to chew it all the time.

Can Be Addictive: You may get used to it and feel like you need to chew it all the time.

Can Upset Your Stomach and Heart: It may lead to digestion issues and irregular heartbeat in the long run.

Can Upset Your Stomach and Heart: It may lead to digestion issues and irregular heartbeat in the long run.

Harmful During Pregnancy: Pregnant women who chew betel nut may risk their baby’s health.

Harmful During Pregnancy: Pregnant women who chew betel nut may risk their baby’s health.

Bad for Liver and Kidneys: Over time, it can damage important organs that clean your body.

Bad for Liver and Kidneys: Over time, it can damage important organs that clean your body.

Can Affect Mood and Behavior: You may feel anxious, irritated, or uncomfortable if you don’t chew it after getting used to it.

Can Affect Mood and Behavior: You may feel anxious, irritated, or uncomfortable if you don’t chew it after getting used to it.

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