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Study: Miraa causes liver and kidney disorders

By GATONYE GATHURA

Eldoret, Kenya: As debate on the health side effects of miraa rages on, a new study on goats has revealed more findings about the plant. Goats fed on miraa at the University of Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County show that the plant interferes with normal body functions, which could lead to serious liver and kidney disorders even in humans.

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