A Balanced Risk–Benefit Analysis to Determine Human Risks Associated with Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PA)—The Case of Tea and Herbal Infusions

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-365144
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.36514

Habs, Michael ; Binder, Karin

; Krauss, Stefan

; Müller, Karolina ; Ernst, Brigitte ; Valentini, Luzia ; Koller, Michael

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Abstract

Humans are exposed to pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) through different sources, mainly from contaminated foodstuff. Teas and herbal infusions (T&HI) can be contaminated by PA producing weed. PA can possess toxic, mutagenic, genotoxic, and carcinogenic properties. Thus, possible health risks for the general population are under debate. There is a strong safety record for T&HI and additionally ...