What is a fava bean toxicity? A guide to favism and G6PD deficiency
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Approximately 400 million people worldwide live with a genetic condition known as Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, which is the underlying cause of fava bean toxicity, or favism. This reaction can trigger a dangerous and rapid breakdown of red blood cells after consuming fava beans or inhaling their pollen.
