👉 Putrescine is a chemical compound commonly found in plants. It has been associated with various health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. Putrescine is also known as spermidine or spermine because it is derived from the amino acid spermidine. The chemical structure of putrescine can vary depending on the species and the specific chemical compound, but it typically consists of a nitrogenous base (usually N-16) attached to an organic base (usually C-
