Solanine in Potatoes May Increase Glycoalkaloid Poisoning

Glycoalkaloids such as tÎ±-solanine and Î±-chaconine are found higher in green, germinated, damaged potatoes and potato peel. Ingestion of glycoalkaloids may increase the risk of glycoalkaloid poisoning.

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eating green, germinated, damaged potatoes may affect health
- solanine in potatoes increase glycoalkaloid poisoning
- ingestion of glycoalkaloids causes nausea, stomach-ache, vomiting and diarrhea

Solanine in Potatoes May Increase Glycoalkaloid Poisoning

Glycoalkaloids are found higher in green, germinated, damaged potatoes and potato peel. Ingestion of glycoalkaloids may cause symptoms such as nausea, stomach-ache, vomiting, and diarrhea and increase the risk of glycoalkaloid poisoning. Read More

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