Metal cadmium refers to the chemical element called cadmium which is in a solid and sturdy state, like other metals such as iron or aluminum.
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Substantially lower concentrations of a range of the toxic
heavy metal cadmium were also detected in organic crops (on average 48 % lower).
«In a previous study, the same research team found that organic crops and organic crop - based foods have up to 60 percent more key antioxidants and lower levels of the
toxic metal cadmium than conventional crops.
This previous study — also published in the British Journal of Nutrition — showed that organic crops and crop - based foods are up to 60 % higher in a number of key antioxidants than conventionally - grown crops and contained less of the
toxic metal cadmium.
University of Adelaide research has uncovered how
the metal cadmium, which is accumulating in the food chain, causes toxicity in living cells.
Crab pâté, stuffed crab and other mixed crab meat products contain high levels of the heavy
metal cadmium.
Though the most concentrated sources of the toxic
metal cadmium are cigarette smoke, seafood, and organ meats, does greater consumption from whole grains and vegetables present a concern?
In addition, pesticide residues and the toxic
metal cadmium were found to be four times higher in conventional crops.
Another caveat, be aware that when Consumer Lab independently tested a variety of dark chocolate bars, including organic ones, some were contaminated with the heavy
metal cadmium, a particularly dangerous metal that your body can't eliminate.
They also find that organic crops have half as much of the heavy
metal cadmium.