Antinutrient & Toxicity

Antinutrient and Toxicity ID 94
Crop ID Vegetable Fern
Part Whole
Reported Factor Thiaminase
Effect Thiaminase, an enzyme that robs the body of its vitamin B complex.
Cause Toxicity
Cause Allergic Reaction
Reduction Method The enzyme is destroyed by heat or thorough drying, so cooking the plant will remove the thiaminase
Notes In small quantities this enzyme will do no harm to people eating an adequate diet that is rich in vitamin B, though large quantities can cause severe health problems.
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