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What is the substance in legumes and fava beans that this should be avoided by g6pd deficient?
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Oxidants: Fava beans contain oxidants such as vicine and convicine that can cause oxidative damage in red blood cells. The genetic deficiency in g6pdh increases susceptibility to the oxidative compounds in fava beans.
Answered 9/13/2014
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