Why Fava Beans Can Kill You
For some people, fava beans can be deadly. What is it about this little legume that makes it so? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a ...
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Beans, beans, the magical fruit… They’re known for being packed with protein and other nutrients -- and of course, causing lots of gas. But for some reason, eating beans can result in more than just bloating and flatulence. Fava beans, also known as broad beans, can cause some people to experience a sudden, rapid breakdown of their red blood cells -- a condition known as hemolytic anemia. With fewer red blood cells to deliver oxygen to your organs, hemolytic anemia can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, gallstones and jaundice. And also, occasionally, severe cases, death. And the weird and scary thing is, you don’t even have to eat fava beans for this to happen. Some people can get a reaction just by inhaling the pollen of the fava bean plant. This extreme response to fava bean...
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Beans, beans, the magical fruit… They’re known for being packed with protein and other nutrients -- and of course, causing lots of gas. But for some reason, eating beans can result in more than just bloating and flatulence. Fava beans, also known as broad beans, can cause some people to experience a sudden, rapid breakdown of their red blood cells -- a condition known as hemolytic anemia. With fewer red blood cells to deliver oxygen to your organs, hemolytic anemia can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, gallstones and jaundice. And also, occasionally, severe cases, death. And the weird and scary thing is, you don’t even have to eat fava beans for this to happen. Some people can get a reaction just by inhaling the pollen of the fava bean plant. This extreme response to fava bean...
