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Contraindications and Precautions
Despite their nutritional benefits, lupins are not suitable for everyone. People with a lupin allergy should avoid them, as lupins can cause allergic reactions, including potentially severe reactions in sensitive individuals. People with allergies to other legumes should also exercise caution because cross-reactivity can occur.
Lupins also contain purines, which are broken down by the body into uric acid. People with gout or hyperuricemia may therefore need
