Coca leaves chewed in their natural form by Andean farmers produce mild stimulant effects comparable to coffee, with no severe long-term health consequences beyond possibly dental decay.
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“For centuries, farmers high up in the Andes mountains have chewed cocoa leaves. It's a tradition. It's a mild stimulant like drinking a cup of coffee... Probably the worst thing that can happen to you after a lifetime of chewing cocoa leaves. So, maybe you'll get bad teeth.”
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:57:37 AM
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