What you don’t see are the large amounts of chemicals used on the genetically engineered grains or the arsenic added to the feed the chicken ate, whose meat now contains those chemicals, and the antibiotics that were added prophylactically to its feed. You don’t see pesticide residues on ...
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Fish often contain arsenic.Arsenic was found in far more domestic cats (51%) than dogs (15%) and wildcats (0%). Cats are more often fed complete pet foods containing high amounts of fish. These foods have higher total arsenic content than non-fish foods. A recent study found mercury i...
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What is a secondary metabolite? Why do plants make these compounds? Briefly describe the uses of modeling in environmental toxicology. Summarize the controversy over the effects of trace levels of chemicals. Why do we know so little about the harmful effects...
Today I found outwhy chocolate is bad for dogs. Chocolate contains an alkaloid called “theobromine”. Theobromine is in the same family as caffeine and is a type of stimulant (they both are mythylxanines). Theobromine stimulates the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, and causes a ...
Nitrosamines aren’t the only cancer-causing compounds making headlines. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) found in everyday products like furniture and paint are also a major health concern. Find out more about the latest techniques being used to detect and quantify ...
toxins that leak from discarded phones can pollute the surrounding land and water, posing a risk to wildlife and humans alike. When yousell your device, if the phone can’t be refurbished, the harmful elements will either be recycled or correctly disposed of in a way that doesn’t impact ...
Almost every metal found in tobacco can transfer in small amounts into cigarette smoke when the tobacco is combusted. Among these, arsenic, beryllium, chromium, nickel, and cadmium are listed as human carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as of 1985. N-...
While brown rice is slightly higher on the vitamin and mineral front, you have to consider that it isloaded with phytates, meaning these vitamins and minerals are not being absorbed. Here is the nutrient profile for brown rice vs white rice: ...