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Ramachandran K. Ramachandran K. Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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Our elders always told us to discard papaya seeds as they are very heating for the body. I also checked with my family doctor, and he suggested avoiding them entirely if you have any stomach ulcers or gastric sensitivity.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My doctor explained that papaya seeds contain carpaine, which can be toxic to the nerves in large quantities. She recommended having no more than a small teaspoon of crushed seeds mixed into a smoothie, and never taking them raw on an empty stomach.

Urmila Devi Urmila Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I have tried almost every home remedy under the sun for weight loss. Papaya seeds have a very pungent, pepper-like taste, so if you must try them, dry them first and grind them to use like black pepper in salads.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While there is a lot of internet buzz about papaya seeds, scientific evidence for weight loss is very limited. It is always best to consult a professional clinical dietician before consuming something so bitter and concentrated.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Honestly, I tried eating a spoonful of raw papaya seeds once because of a video I saw, and the taste was absolutely horrible. I couldn't get the bitter taste out of my mouth for hours, so definitely don't try eating them raw.

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Karan Thapar Karan Thapar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Forget the seeds, just eat the actual papaya fruit instead, as it is rich in fiber and great for digestion. Consuming concentrated seeds is unnecessary and can cause severe stomach cramps.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I am so tired from my night shifts that I can barely cut a fruit, let alone wash, dry, and grind its seeds. If you have that much energy, just go for a run instead, it'll save you from eating something that tastes like dirt.

Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Please be very careful with this remedy, especially if you are a woman planning a pregnancy, as papaya seeds can affect fertility. Don't rush into these extreme steps just for weight loss; your safety comes first.

Amit Banerjee Amit Banerjee Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I really don't think busy professionals have the time to dry and process papaya seeds daily. Focus on basic calorie control and a 30-minute evening walk, it's far more practical and proven to work.

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Sanjay Deshmukh Sanjay Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

At my age, my stomach protests if I eat normal spicy food, so eating raw papaya seeds sounds like an absolute disaster. I think I'll stick to normal walks and leave the seeds for the birds.

Shubhangi Joshi Shubhangi Joshi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Our bodies respond best to gentle, natural foods rather than bitter seeds that shock the digestive tract. Drink lukewarm water and practice Kapalbhati pranayama daily to improve digestion and manage your weight naturally.

Megha Patel Megha Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I agree with the warnings here. If you still want to try them, just swallow 4-5 fresh seeds with water like pills so you don't have to chew them.

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