With the re-enthusiasm concerning fava beans, I need to
repeat the caveat about those people who lack an enzyme
(G6PD) having serious complications (anemia, blindness) from
eating fava beans ("favism"). This enzyme deficiency is
hereditary and is seen mostly in people of Mediterranean
origin (Italians, Greeks, Middle Eastern). It is rare but
can be serious.
Best,
Bob
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