Starfruit
For most people, starfruits are a pretty and delicious snack. For those with kidney disease, the yellow fruit could be deadly.
Normally, our kidneys are able to filter out a neurotoxin called caramboxin. If your kidneys are compromised then the toxin will pass right through and reach the brain. There, it’ll start bombarding you with severe symptoms from hiccups that just won’t stop to weakness, vomiting, and confusion.
And that’s not the worst of it! You will soon experience long seizures that could lead to coma or death. You’ll need to be put on dialysis before these symptoms occur, so if you’re feeling poorly after indulging in a few slices of starfish, seek medical help immediately.
