glycoside
noun
gly·co·side
ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd 
: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group bonded to an oxygen or nitrogen atom and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (such as glucose)
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While cooked lima beans are safe to eat, raw lima beans contain toxic compounds called cyanogenic glycosides, which break down into hydrogen cyanide, a compound that’s toxic to humans.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 Sep. 2024
In some studies, steviol glycosides have been shown to exhibit blood sugar-lowering effects.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Desert rose contains cardiac glycosides, which can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heart rate and cardiac arrest if ingested.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
Monarchs lay their eggs on milkweed plants, where caterpillars devour leaves containing poisonous cardiac glycosides compounds.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2024
Desert rose, also known as mock azalea, contains cardiac glycosides.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
The release also notes that toxicity signs of cardiac glycosides may cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
—USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
Lily of the valley contains cardiac glycosides, which slow the heart.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
Iridoid glycosides lower blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscles in blood vessels.
—Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 Sep. 2024
In some studies, steviol glycosides have been shown to exhibit blood sugar-lowering effects.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Desert rose contains cardiac glycosides, which can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heart rate and cardiac arrest if ingested.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
Monarchs lay their eggs on milkweed plants, where caterpillars devour leaves containing poisonous cardiac glycosides compounds.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2024
Desert rose, also known as mock azalea, contains cardiac glycosides.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
The release also notes that toxicity signs of cardiac glycosides may cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
—USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
Lily of the valley contains cardiac glycosides, which slow the heart.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
Iridoid glycosides lower blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscles in blood vessels.
—Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
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glycoside
noun
gly·co·side
ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd
: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group attached through an oxygen or nitrogen bond and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (as glucose)
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