Glycoalkaloid

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A glycoalkaloid is a type of poison found in species in the Nightshade family. Solanine is an example of a glycoalkaloid. Glycoalkaloids are also found in potatoes and other starchy foods which has caused debate over whether they should be part of the human diet.

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