Anti-Therapeutic Action: arsenic

Harnessing the Nutritional Value, Therapeutic Applications, and Environmental Impact of Mushrooms

Mushrooms are nutritious superfoods packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that support overall health. They contain special compounds that can fight inflammation, boost immunity, and help prevent serious diseases like cancer and diabetes. Beyond eating them, mushrooms are being used to make medicines, cosmetics, and animal feed, while also helping clean up polluted environments. Regular consumption of mushrooms offers significant health benefits and can be a valuable addition to any healthy diet.

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Diet and Blood Concentrations of Essential and Non-Essential Elements among Rural Residents in Arctic Russia

Indigenous Arctic residents who eat traditional foods like fish and hunted game get important nutrients but may also absorb toxic metals like mercury, arsenic, and lead. This study of Russian Arctic communities found that eating different fish species and hunted goose was linked to higher levels of these metals in the blood. Interestingly, selenium from fish appeared to help protect against mercury toxicity, though the metals still warrant concern.

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