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Dizziness, headache, and tachycardia, progressing to seizures and respiratory failure.

Just five raw kidney beans can trigger a toxic response. Boiling (100°C) for at least 10 minutes completely deactivates the toxin, but "slow cooking" at lower temperatures can actually increase toxicity five-fold. 4. Mycotoxins (Aflatoxins) Medical Toxicology of Natural Substances; Foods...

High concentrations are found in , particularly red kidney beans. and beets .

This leads to Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease (HVOD), where the small veins in the liver become blocked, causing abdominal pain and fluid buildup (ascites). 6. Oxalates Found in spinach, rhubarb, and beets . Medical Toxicology of Natural Substances; Foods...