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Nominated Substances: Black walnut extract/juglone, Juglone
Nomination Date: 10/25/1999
Nominator: NCI
Rationale: Juglone is a potentially toxic natural substance found in dietary supplements, hair dyes and walnut oil stains. There is some evidence to suggest that juglone is a potential chemotherapeutic or chemopreventive agent.