7 Toxins and Health Risks in Fruits and Vegetables

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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