katana Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Asia's deadly secret: The scourge of the betel nutIt is used by almost a tenth of the world's population. It gives people a buzz equivalent to six cups of coffee and is used variously as a symbol of love, marriage and a cure for indigestion and impotence.But it is also leading tens of thousands to an early grave.The culprit? The humble betel nut.Found across Asia, these nuts are harvested from the Areca palm and are chewed for their warming glow and stimulating properties. Such is its effectiveness, that alongside nicotine, alcohol and caffeine, betel nuts are believed to be one of the most popular mind-altering substances in the world.Although used by women and children, the nuts are especially popular among working-age men, who chew to stay awake through long hours of driving, fishing or working on construction sites.But the short-lived benefits come at a terrible cost.High rates of oral cancer are destroying the lives of many who buy betel nuts, often decades after their first taste.ctd here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31921207 22/03/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubic pistascio Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 decades......yes with 80-90 people die..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jangot Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Secret?? since when has betel nut been a secret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Secret?? since when has betel nut been a secret? The secret is that it will kill you with 95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Closed per Health Forum Rules: "4. Posting/pinning of news articles: The forum is for members to seek advice on health/beauty related matters. it is not the place for general dissemination of news, research findings etc. Members are not to post news articles/research findings unless in the context of a discussion specific to a TV member's health/beauty related problem. " http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/224498-health-forum-rules/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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