Eli5: how do sunflower seed hulls hurt you by eating them?

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I love sunflower seeds but I get annoyed that I have to spit out the hulls, which is even more annoying to do after I’ve chewed them down a lot. I guess my question is how can they harm us after we’ve chewed them well?

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The sharp edges of any seeds/husks can poke holes in your GI tract. This can lead to something called leaky gut where you can absorb nutrients as well. That leads to other issues…

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