Claim: Papaya seeds can act as a natural contraceptive if swallowed whole, without chewing
Fact-check: FACT CHECK: Can swallowing papaya seeds prevent pregnancy - First Check
Verdict: while consuming unripe or semi-ripe papaya, which contains latex with papain, may pose risks during pregnancy, including uterine contractions and miscarriage, but their use for birth control remains unsubstantiated
Organisation: First Check
Author: Pallav Vyas
Date published: 2024-12-19T11:11:18