The food chain is at work in this case. Mercury crawls its way up from waters contaminated with mercury to plants grown in those waters. It then enters small fish who eat those plants and to larger fish who eat the small fish. Humans who eat the larger fish are at the receiving end ...
including chlorine, lead, and microplastics. While municipal water treatment plants remove many harmful substances, they don’t eliminate everything. Heavy metals and chemicals can still make their way into your home’s water supply, affecting both your health and...
They are found in soft plastics, fragrances, nail polishes, hair sprays, cleansers, shampoos, and other personal care products. Phthalates can reduce natural estrogen production, potentially leading to irregular periods. Some types of phthalates are banned in the European Union, but it depend...
In the near future, hopefully we will be able to run a battery of tests that quickly determine individual susceptibility to mercury and other toxins. Based on those results, we could make customized diet and lifestyle recommendations. But in the meantime, we can all take four key steps to ...
In plants, flavonoids serve a number of functions: as pigments (the color of fruits and flowers is due to flavonoids), antioxidants, sunscreens, etc. Because of the large number of compounds in this class, generalizations about the function of flavonoids are difficult [McClure 1975]. However, ...
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How does lemon juice affect the catechol in potato extract? What is the chemical break down? What comprises starch and why do potato plants produce starch? Different types of potatoes have varying natural carbohydrate concentrations. Explain how this may influence the water potential of each type ...
We also describe how regulated toxin transport across the ER membrane can rescue misfolded mutant proteins from degradation to increase their cellular function. 2. Toxin Recognition and Disassembly in the ER Delivery of the toxins to the ER has been demonstrated by: i) microscopy observations; ii)...
Ensure adequate ventilation in your home. Use non-scented laundry detergents. Keep plants in the home. Conclusions Environmental toxins can cause serious health effects when exposure is allowed to accumulate, but it is important to remember that the poison is in the dose. Problems usually result ...
While the perceived risks posed by genetically engineered crop plants has been extensively addressed, the extant levels of naturally occurring plant toxins in food crops has received far less attention. Scope and approach This review discusses how conventional breeding practices are used by plant ...