cadmium
05/25/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Organic fertilizer blend effective at lowering cadmium levels in soil
The presence of cadmium (Cd) in the fertile soil of California is bad news for growers and consumers alike. When large amounts of the heavy metal are absorbed by leafy vegetables, the crop becomes dangerous to humans. Researchers therefore came up with an organic fertilizer that can reduce Cd levels in soils and vegetables, according to an […]
05/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Rice crops are stressed by cadmium (Cd): A review of the toxic effects, phyto-availability, and mitigation measures
The progress of studies regarding the effects of cadmium accumulation in soil, coupled with the development of various procedures to treat it, significantly benefits toxin-free rice production, according to research published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology. The study, led by researchers from the South China Agricultural University and Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute […]
03/26/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Motives and funding of a Clean Label Project lab study that condemns over 100 protein powders now called into question
A recent study released by the Clean Label Project condemning more than a hundred protein powders might be alarming on the surface, but a closer look at the report is leaving experts with a lot more questions than answers. In the study, the group looked at 134 of the top-selling protein powders and found that […]
01/14/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Tomato plants grown in heavy metal contaminated soil found to produce contaminated fruit
As many people strive to start out the new year with healthy eating habits, it’s important to keep in mind that choosing the right vegetables is just as important to your health as consuming them in the first place. That’s because vegetables are prone to contamination not only from pesticides but also from the air, […]
01/10/2018
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By Jhoanna Robinson
The world’s insatiable demand for chocolate has Colombia gearing up production – but heavy metals remain a huge concern for importers
The accumulation of heavy metals such as cadmium in food is a major issue in scientific communities and international food organizations, due to the high toxicological risks to consumers, and because there is no detailed record of such contaminants’ actual content. This is why researchers at Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia felt the need […]
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