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09/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Papaya reduces cadmium-induced brain damage

A study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants recently concluded that papayas may be a delicious and natural way to prevent brain damage caused by cadmium toxicity. Cadmium is a known carcinogen and neurotoxin. In point of fact, this specific heavy metal is notorious for intensifying oxidative damage in the nervous system, thereby […]

08/12/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Women warned to avoid CADMIUM intake to prevent endometrial cancer

A five-year observational study that was recently published in PLOS ONE found that women who have in their bodies increased levels of cadmium – a metal that is obtained from foods like kidneys, liver, and shellfish, and also tobacco – are more prone to incurring endometrial cancer, which results from an abnormal growth of cells in […]

03/29/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Alarming levels of lead and cadmium found in Trader Joe’s, Hershey’s, and other chocolates

Is there anything that could be better than chocolate? Perhaps chocolate that doesn’t contain heavy metals might be a good start. A recent report from the California-based consumer watchdog organization As You Sow has revealed that many beloved chocolate brands are producing products that contain alarming concentrations of heavy metals such as lead and cadmium. […]

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