The peel, seeds, and pith are actually the most toxic parts of the fruit because they have the highest concentration
of psoralen.
Last month an EU committee voted to limit the concentration
of psoralen in cosmetics to one part per million.
While it contains smaller amounts
of psoralens than the lemon's skin, for example, that doesn't mean it won't still give your dog GI upset simply because of the sheer acidity of the juice.
Not exact matches
Because
of animal studies raising suspicion over
psoralen, Bergaderm's products have never been approved in the US, and were banned in Switzerland.
The new doubts over
psoralen stem partly from a study funded by the Brussels - based European Organization for Research and Treatment
of Cancer.
Corash's team observed that when a bag
of blood plasma or platelets is slipped under an ultraviolet light,
psoralens bond to the rungs
of each double helix — and don't let go.
Like citrus fruits, watermelon are chock - full
of skin - rejuvenating vitamin C — but they don't have any
psoralens.
These parts
of the tree contain
psoralens and essential oils that induce severe vomiting and diarrhoea.
The entire fruit should be considered off limits to your pooch, but there are certain parts that contain more
psoralen than the actual flesh
of the fruit.
Larger quantities
of lemons can put your dog's long - term health at risk — they are loaded with toxic chemicals called
psoralens, which can cause liver failure.