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7 Toxins and Health Risks in Fruits and Vegetables

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  1. Antinutrients
  2. Plant toxins
Toxin
Health risks
Representative fruits or vegetables
Oxalates
It interferes with mineral absorption and crystallizes, which can cause kidney stones in sensitive individuals.
Starfruit, spinach, rhubarb, beet, raspberry
Tannins
It binds to the intestinal wall, causes irritation, reduces the absorption of thiamine and iron, and interferes with digestion.
Tea leaves, grape skins, cranberries, pomegranates
Kumarin
It blocks liver enzymes responsible for processing various drugs. It increases sensitivity to sunlight.
Cinnamon, tangerine peel, green tea
Salicylates
Neurotoxicity (at very high doses)
Apples, grapes, avocados, citrus fruits, etc. (included in most fruits)
Thiosulfinate
It interferes with the coagulation system.
Garlic, onion, green onion, chives
Saponin
It destroys cell membranes and interferes with digestion.
Licorice root, ginseng, alfalfa sprouts
Cucurbitacin
It can cause fluid leakage in the capillaries, leading to vomiting and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Zucchini, pumpkin, watermelon