Are tobacco leaves poisonous to eat? Uncovering the Serious Health Risks
                                
                                
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                                According to the American Lung Association, nicotine poisoning is a real and dangerous threat, and eating tobacco leaves is extremely hazardous due to their high concentration of toxic alkaloids, primarily nicotine. Ingesting any part of the tobacco plant can cause severe illness, cardiac arrest, or even death.