| ANTINUTRITIONAL FACTOR | COMMON FOOD SOURCES | EFFECTS OF ANTINUTRITIONAL FACTOR |
|---|---|---|
| Avidin | Egg whites | Binds biotin, making it biologically unavailable |
| Hemagglutinins | Red kidney beans, yellow wax beans | Induces red blood cell clumping |
| Lathyrogens | Chick peas | Disrupts collagen structure |
| Goitrogens | Sweet potatoes, beans cabbage, turnips | Causes goiters by limiting iodine absorption |
| a-Amylase inhibitors | Cereal grains, peas, beans | Slows starch digestion |
| Trypsin inhibitor | Legumes, egg whites, potatoes | Inhibits activity of trypsin |
| Thiaminases | Fish, shellfish, brussel sprouts, red cabbage | Destroys thiamin |