Cottonseed

Cottonseed molecular structure

2-5 year old preschoolers ā€¢ Consumable product

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Safe for preschoolers to eat Cottonseed?

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NOT RECOMMENDED
Danger Score: 6 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Cottonseed not recommended for 2-5 year old children when used in food products. Consider preschooler activity levels.

Detailed Analysis

Cottonseed may contain gossypol a toxin harmful to young children. It is not commonly used in baby foods and poses safety concerns for ages 2-5.
Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Organ Risk: Cottonseed contains gossypol, a naturally occurring toxin that can be harmful to the liver and other organs, especially in infants and young children if not properly removed during processing.
Fertility: Gossypol in cottonseed has been shown in studies to negatively affect male fertility and sperm production, raising concerns about potential reproductive risks.

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Alternative Names for Cottonseed

This ingredient may also be listed as:

cottonseed

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Research Articles on Cottonseed

Scientific research related to this ingredient:

Dietary Cottonseed Protein Substituting Fish Meal Induces Hepatic Ferroptosis Through SIRT1-YAP-TRFC Axis in : Implications for Inflammatory Regulation and Liver Health.

PMID: 40723307PubMed ā†—

Analysis of the Digestion Dynamics and Dietary Risk Assessment of Fluridone in Cotton Fields via QuEChERS Coupled with HPLC.

PMID: 40710972PubMed ā†—

Integrated Microbiota and Metabolomics Analysis of CU-3 Solid-State Fermentation Effects on Cottonseed Hull-Based Feed.

PMID: 40572267PubMed ā†—

Identification and boost of gossypol degradation ability of catechol 2,3-dioxygenase: Novel insights into resourceful utilization of cottonseed byproducts.

PMID: 40554024PubMed ā†—

Effect of Replacement of Fish Meal With Cottonseed and Blood Meals on Growth, Serum Biochemistry, Body Composition, and Antioxidant Capacity in GIFT Tilapia Juveniles ().

PMID: 40524889PubMed ā†—

Cottonseed protein concentrate as fish meal substitution in fish diet: a review.

PMID: 40493267PubMed ā†—

Use of Cottonseed Meal in Feeding Yellow-Feathered Broilers: Effects on Performance Parameters, Digestibility and Meat Quality.

PMID: 40431509PubMed ā†—

Comment on article: Long-term effect of Bt cottonseed cake on nutrient utilisation, growth performance and health of rams in tropical conditions.

PMID: 40272608PubMed ā†—

In vitro fermentation potential of undigested dietary protein.

PMID: 40244014PubMed ā†—

Improved quality of cottonseed meal: effect of cottonseed protein isolate on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and intestinal health in growing pigs.

PMID: 40036897PubMed ā†—

Delineation of Aflatoxicosis on Health and Performance of Water Buffalo () and Its Therapeutic and Nutritional Management.

PMID: 39998114PubMed ā†—

Long-term effect of Bt cottonseed cake on nutrient utilisation, growth performance and health of rams in tropical conditions.

PMID: 39956838PubMed ā†—

Adulteration in edible oil (mustard oil) and ghee; detection and their effects on human health.

PMID: 39850590PubMed ā†—

Effects of replacing soybean meal with cottonseed meal on growth performance, carcass trait, intestinal development and intestinal microbiota of broiler chickens.

PMID: 39823832PubMed ā†—

Vegetable Oils and Their Use for Frying: A Review of Their Compositional Differences and Degradation.

PMID: 39767128PubMed ā†—

Fishmeal intervention after short-term novel proteins stimulates compensatory growth and affects intestinal health in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides).

PMID: 39653868PubMed ā†—

Using a blend of oilseed meals in the diets of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): effects on the growth performance, feed utilization, intestinal health, growth, and metabolic-related genes.

PMID: 39605040PubMed ā†—

Melatonin protects porcine oocytes from gossypol-induced meiosis defects via regulation of SIRT1-mediated mitophagy.

PMID: 39571718PubMed ā†—

Effects of the Replacement of Dietary Fishmeal by the Blend of Meal, Meal, Protein, and Cottonseed Protein Concentrate on Growth, Protein Utilization, and Intestinal Health of Gibel Carp (, CAS ā…¤).

PMID: 39555514PubMed ā†—

Aflatoxins in cereal based products-an overview of occurrence, detection and health implication.

PMID: 39454764PubMed ā†—

Dietary Clostridium butyricum metabolites mitigated the disturbances in growth, immune response and gut health status of Ctenopharyngodon idella subjected to high cottonseed and rapeseed meal diet.

PMID: 39357627PubMed ā†—

Condensed tannin improves growth and alleviates intestinal inflammation of juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) fed with high cottonseed protein concentrate diet.

PMID: 39307492PubMed ā†—

Interactions between feed protein source and feeding frequency on growth performance and health status of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides).

PMID: 39294481PubMed ā†—

Fish gut-derived probiotic Pediococcus pentosaceus alleviates gossypol-induced intestinal inflammation by inhibiting NLRC3/NF-ĪŗB/IL-1Ī² signal pathway in Nile tilapia.

PMID: 39173982PubMed ā†—

Evaluation of four novel non-grain protein sources completely replacing soybean meal on growth performance, serum biochemistry, amino acid transport and intestinal health of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) at different water temperatures.

PMID: 39102969PubMed ā†—

Effects of gossypol acetate on growth, serum biochemical parameters, and intestinal health of goslings.

PMID: 39003791PubMed ā†—

Loss of Gcn2 exacerbates gossypol induced oxidative stress, apoptosis and inflammation in zebrafish.

PMID: 38936520PubMed ā†—

Suitable Cottonseed Protein Concentrate Supplementation in Common Carp () Serves as an Effective Strategy for Fish Meal Sparing Based on Improvement in Intestinal Antioxidant Capacity, Barrier and Microbiota Composition.

PMID: 38671885PubMed ā†—

Probiotic Pediococcus pentosaceus restored gossypol-induced intestinal barrier injury by increasing propionate content in Nile tilapia.

PMID: 38582865PubMed ā†—

An investigation into the influence of fermented cottonseed meal on the productive performance, egg quality, and gut health in laying hens.

PMID: 38564832PubMed ā†—

These research articles provide scientific evidence about Cottonseed safety and effects.

Common Questions About Cottonseed

Safe for preschoolers to eat Cottonseed?

Cottonseed is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potential safety risks.

What are the organ risk risks of Cottonseed for preschoolers?

May harm organs like liver, kidneys, or lungs with repeated use. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What are the fertility risks of Cottonseed for preschoolers?

Some studies link this to future fertility or reproductive issues. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What products contain Cottonseed?

Cottonseed is commonly found in food products, dietary supplements, and consumable items. Always check ingredient labels before use.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to eating products with Cottonseed?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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