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Is there any bad side effect when you consume too much loquat fruit?

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While the flesh of loquat fruit is generally safe and nutritious, the seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can be toxic if ingested. A common misconception is that all parts of the loquat are harmless, but the concentration of these compounds in the seeds warrants serious caution and is a key bad side effect when you consume too much loquat fruit without proper care.