Betel nut, also known as areca nut, is a seed of the Areca catechu palm, a tree native to Southeast Asia.

Betel nut, also known as areca nut, is a seed of the Areca catechu palm, a tree native to Southeast Asia.

Chewing betel nut is a common cultural practice parts of Asia, but it brings along potential side effects too.

Chewing betel nut is a common cultural practice parts of Asia, but it brings along potential side effects too.

Betel nut contains a stimulant called arecoline, which is addictive.

Betel nut contains a stimulant called arecoline, which is addictive.

Betel nut can stain teeth red and increase the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer

Betel nut can stain teeth red and increase the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer

Betel nut is classified as a carcinogen by WHO, meaning it is a substance that can cause cancer.

Betel nut is classified as a carcinogen by WHO, meaning it is a substance that can cause cancer.

Betel nut can cause stomach ulcers, heartburn, and constipation.

Betel nut can cause stomach ulcers, heartburn, and constipation.

Betel nut can increase heart rate and blood pressure, and may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Betel nut can increase heart rate and blood pressure, and may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Use of betel nut has also been linked to respiratory problems, diabetes, and fertility problems.

Use of betel nut has also been linked to respiratory problems, diabetes, and fertility problems.

Consumption of betel nut is associated with several adverse health outcomes, including oral cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, liver cirrhosis

Consumption of betel nut is associated with several adverse health outcomes, including oral cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, liver cirrhosis

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