15 food products familiar to us, which, as it turns out, have a lethal dose (16 photos)

Below you can find out the lethal doses of common foods that are well known to all of us. Of course, consuming the specified amount of food or drinks is quite problematic. However, as they say, it is better to be safe and know what you are dealing with.





Toxicologists have a great expression: “Everything is poison, everything is medicine; both are determined by the dose” (by the way, it is attributed to the Swiss physician Paracelsus). That is, anything can kill you, just miscalculate the dose. Curiously, this rule also applies to foods that a person consumes regularly. Yes, yes, excessive eating of even seemingly harmless delicacies can not only lead to serious health problems, but also to death. Therefore, doctors and scientists urge you to observe moderation in everything, so as not to encounter unpleasant consequences.

Oranges



Lethal dose: from 1100 to 11 thousand pieces

If a person could theoretically eat that much fruit, he would die from an overdose of vitamin C.

Coffee





Lethal dose: 42-70 cups

The maximum dosage was calculated by the researchers for a person weighing 70 kilograms.

Chocolate



Lethal Dose: 85 full-size tiles

In this amount, it is dark chocolate that is dangerous. Dairy will lead to death much faster due to its higher sugar content.

Bananas



Lethal dose: 400-450 pieces

Bananas contain potassium, which is essential for our body to function properly. The maximum dose per day is no more than 6 bananas. However, even if you eat more, it will not affect your overall well-being. It would take over 400 bananas to cause elevated potassium levels and cardiac arrest.

Sugar



Lethal dose: 10.5 glasses

Excessive consumption of sugar leads to intoxication of the body and disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the circulatory system.

Black pepper



Lethal dose: 20-29 teaspoons

The main harm lies in the active effect on the esophagus and stomach.

Apples



Lethal dose: 20-100 apples, if eaten with seeds

The main danger to human life is not the pulp of the apple, but the cyanide contained in its seeds. To get a dose that can cause significant harm, you need to eat a huge amount of fruit at one time. By the way, the same dangerous substance is found in cherry pits.

Red meat



Lethal dose: 3-5 kilograms

Excess red meat primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the cardiovascular system, seriously increasing blood pressure.

Salt



Lethal dose: 3 to 7 teaspoons (35-70 grams)

Salt is a source of sodium. Doctors do not recommend consuming more than 1.5 g of sodium or 3.75 g of salt per day.

Spinach



Lethal dose: 2-2.5 kilograms

Spinach contains oxalic acid, which contributes to the accelerated formation of kidney and bladder stones. It seems to be a dietary and completely natural product, but it is better not to abuse it either.

Water



Lethal dose: 6 liters

It should be noted that water is the most non-toxic substance, so it is extremely difficult to get poisoned with it. It becomes dangerous if you drink it excessively over a short period of time. Drinking six liters of water in three hours can be fatal.

Almond



Lethal dose: 1-2 kilograms

Bitter almonds contain cyanide. Death is possible if you eat large amounts of nuts within a couple of hours.

Avocado



Lethal dose: 200 pieces

Avocados have several times more potassium than bananas. Therefore, intoxication due to its excessive consumption develops much faster.

Eggs



Lethal dose: 30-42 pieces (raw)

Eggs are a nutritious food. They are relatively low in calories and fat, and rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. However, doctors do not recommend consuming more than 2 eggs per day, either cooked or raw.

Coca Cola



Lethal dose: 9 two-liter bottles

The main harm is caused by the sugar contained in soda. After drinking the specified amount of drink, a person will consume more than 10.5 cups of sugar, which will cause death.