Is Bitter Leaf Safe to Eat? Understanding the Facts
                                
                                
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                                Over 90% of people surveyed in a recent study on traditional remedies in Nigeria had heard of or used bitter leaf for its perceived health benefits. This naturally bitter vegetable, known scientifically as *Vernonia amygdalina*, has been a staple in African cuisine and traditional medicine for centuries, leading many to question, is bitter leaf safe to eat?