| Dietary exposure to furocoumarins. | |
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PMID: 1771268 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Natural furocoumarins, some of which are carcinogenic, are widespread components of the diet which are frequently consumed. Because of the paucity of samples, the wide scatter of analytical values, and other limitations in the data, only broad conclusions can be drawn. Most of the exposure is from limes, with smaller amounts coming from other citrus and umbelliferous food plants. The per capita exposure is estimated to be 1.3 mg per day. Exposure can be reduced through controlling stress in growing plants and stored food products. Because furocoumarins are one class of a large group of chemicals in a defensive system essential to plant survival, their total eradication is not possible. Further research is needed to assess their health risk. |
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Authors:
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D J Wagstaff |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP Volume: 14 ISSN: 0273-2300 ISO Abbreviation: Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol. Publication Date: 1991 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-02-27 Completed Date: 1992-02-27 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8214983 Medline TA: Regul Toxicol Pharmacol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 261-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, Washington, D.C. 20204. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Child Child, Preschool Diet / adverse effects* Environmental Exposure Female Food Contamination* Health Status Indicators Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Male Middle Aged Psoralens / adverse effects*, analysis |
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0/Psoralens |
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