Plants with toxic alkaloids - University of Washington
Plants with toxic alkaloids - University of Washington
Plants with toxic alkaloids - University of Washington
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<strong>Plants</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>toxic</strong> Saponins<br />
The primary function <strong>of</strong> saponins is to protect the plant from microbial and insect attack.<br />
In mammals, including humans who consume saponins, they frequently create pores in<br />
the gut lining, thereby increasing intestinal permeability. If they enter the<br />
bloodstream in sufficient concentrations, they cause hemolysis
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