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'''Glycoalkaloids''' are a family of [[poison]]s found in species of the [[nightshade]] family; a notable example is [[solanine]], which is found in [[potato]]s. Glycoalkaloids are [[bitter|bitter tasting]], and produce a burning irritation in the back of the [[mouth]] and side of the [[tongue]] when eaten. Symptoms of poisoning include [[diarrhea]] and [[vomiting]].<ref>[http://www.uwm.edu/People/mroffers/glycoalkaloid.htm uwm.edu, glycoalkaloids]</ref> |
'''Glycoalkaloids''' are a family of [[poison]]s found in species of the [[nightshade]] family; a notable example is [[solanine]], which is found in [[potato]]s. Glycoalkaloids are [[bitter (taste)|bitter tasting]], and produce a burning irritation in the back of the [[mouth]] and side of the [[tongue]] when eaten. Symptoms of poisoning include [[diarrhea]] and [[vomiting]].<ref>[http://www.uwm.edu/People/mroffers/glycoalkaloid.htm uwm.edu, glycoalkaloids]</ref> |
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Sale of a glycoalkaloid-based [[Therapy|treatment]] marketed by [[Lane Labs USA]] Inc. for prevention of [[skin cancer]] was banned by the FDA in 2004 as an unapproved [[drug]].<ref>[http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/news/2004/NEW01086.html fda.gov, news item 1086]</ref> Similar glycoalkaloid [[gel]]s are now marketed as [[exfoliant]]s.<ref>[http://www.outletnutrition.com/sunspesexsua.html outletnutrition.com, sunspesexsua]</ref> |
Sale of a glycoalkaloid-based [[Therapy|treatment]] marketed by [[Lane Labs USA]] Inc. for prevention of [[skin cancer]] was banned by the FDA in 2004 as an unapproved [[drug]].<ref>[http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/news/2004/NEW01086.html fda.gov, news item 1086]</ref> Similar glycoalkaloid [[gel]]s are now marketed as [[exfoliant]]s.<ref>[http://www.outletnutrition.com/sunspesexsua.html outletnutrition.com, sunspesexsua]</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:48, 18 May 2007
Glycoalkaloids are a family of poisons found in species of the nightshade family; a notable example is solanine, which is found in potatos. Glycoalkaloids are bitter tasting, and produce a burning irritation in the back of the mouth and side of the tongue when eaten. Symptoms of poisoning include diarrhea and vomiting.[1]
Sale of a glycoalkaloid-based treatment marketed by Lane Labs USA Inc. for prevention of skin cancer was banned by the FDA in 2004 as an unapproved drug.[2] Similar glycoalkaloid gels are now marketed as exfoliants.[3]
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