Arsenic
Type: Concept
Toxin highlighted as a major contaminant in rice; rice absorbs it more than many crops; concentrated in bran/germ (brown rice). Associated health risks include cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and obesity.
Field: Toxicology / Public health
Domain: Health
Mentioned in 1 podcast episode
Who brought it up
- Rice is Nice | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know
Arsenic is one of the I think like lead and cadmium also but arsenic seems to be the major offender.