Isoquinoline Alkaloids

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Description

Isoquinoline Alkaloids are a group of diverse Alkaloids that can be either manufactured endogenously or obtained via the diet.  Some Isoquinoline Alkaloids are toxic, while others are regarded as beneficial.

 

These Substances may Cause the Production of Endogenous Isoquinoline Alkaloids

Alcohols

        Alcohol (due to Acetaldehyde) reacts with some Neurotransmitters in the Brain to form toxic, addictive endogenous Isoquinoline Alkaloids.

 

Types of Isoquinoline Alkaloids

 Berbamine

 Berberine

 Berberrubine

 Canadine

 Columbamine

 Hydrastine

 Opiates

 Oxycanthine

 Palmatine

 Sanguinarine

 

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