Sentences with phrase «cyanogenic compounds»
Related sites Toxicity of Cyanogenic Compounds International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Report on Cassava
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Significant compounds that contribute to the benefits of pygeum are tannins, amygdalin, and cyanogenic glycoside.
Hi Shaylen, Although I don't claim to be an expert in this particular area (cyanogenic glycosides in whole foods), I agree with your instincts not to worry, especially since these compounds are found in such relatively small amounts and are also in other whole foods such as cruciferous vegetables.
Linamarin and lotaustralin are two of the primary cyanogenic glycosides in flaxseeds, and like the thiocyanates in cruciferous vegetables, both of these compounds can contribute to cyanide metabolism in humans.