Alkaloids in the human food chain β Natu
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Irina I. Koleva; Teris A. van Beek; Ans E. M. F. Soffers; Birgit Dusemund; Ivonn
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Article
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2011
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Alkaloidβcontaining plants are an intrinsic part of the regular Western diet. The present paper summarizes the occurrence of alkaloids in the food chain, their mode of action and possible adverse effects including a safety assessment. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are a reason for concern bec