Antinutrient & Toxicity

Antinutrient and Toxicity ID 171
Crop ID Celosia
Part Leaf
Reported Factor Saponins
Effect Saponins at high concentrations can affect nutrient absorption by inhibition of metabolic and digestive enzymes as well as binding with nutrients such as zinc.
Cause Toxicity
Cause Allergic Reaction
Reduction Method NULL
Notes When saponin in a diet is less than 10%, it is believed to be harmless to the body.
Metadata Id 8,607