....they are properly cooked, one of its chemical constituents will be attacked by digestive enzymes in your body to release a deadly poison known as cyanide.
The chemical will lead to cyanide poisoning that is characterised by symptoms such as rapid respiration, drop in blood pressure, rapid pulse, dizziness, headache, stomach ache, vomiting, diarrhoea and mental confusion.
As little as two cassava roots could be fatal.
When preparing to cook this meal, you are advised to ensure you remove the peels and inner roots, then wash and cook the cassava thoroughly.
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