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Are Alkaloids Good for You? Unpacking the Benefits and Risks

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While the first alkaloid, morphine, was isolated in 1804 from the opium poppy, the story of these nitrogen-containing compounds is much older. To answer the question, "are alkaloids good for you?", one must understand their dual nature as both powerful medicines and dangerous toxins, depending on the type and dose.