Tetrodotoxin
Cross-source consensus on Tetrodotoxin from 1 sources and 6 claims.
1 sources · 6 claims
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- Tetrodotoxin is not destroyed by cooking. — 6 Foods That Can Kill You
- Tetrodotoxin causes respiratory paralysis by blocking sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, preventing neurons from firing. — 6 Foods That Can Kill You
- Japanese chefs must complete specialized training and obtain a government-issued license to legally prepare fugu. — 6 Foods That Can Kill You
- Tetrodotoxin accumulates in the puffer fish's ovaries, intestines, and liver. — 6 Foods That Can Kill You
- A pinhead-sized amount of tetrodotoxin is sufficient to kill approximately 30 people. — 6 Foods That Can Kill You
- Tetrodotoxin is 1,200 times more lethal than cyanide. — 6 Foods That Can Kill You