| Antinutrient and Toxicity ID | 247 |
| Crop ID | Fava (Faba) Bean |
| Part | Seed |
| Reported Factor | Contains antinutritional factors such as vicine and convicine, which can lead to a condition called favism in susceptible individuals. These compounds can cause oxidative stress in people with G6PD de |
| Effect | Vicine and convicine in faba beans can cause oxidative stress in individuals with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. This can lead to a condition called favism, characterized by symptoms such as: Hemolytic anemia Fatigue Jaundice Dark urine It's important for people with G6PD deficiency to avoid consuming faba beans. |
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| Cause Allergic Reaction | |
| Reduction Method | NULL |
| Notes | NULL |
| Metadata Id | 9,791 |