persistent organic pollutants
Food sources associated with the highest levels of persistent organic pollutants: fish (see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here), fish oil (see here, here, here, here), and chicken (see here, here). There also may be concerning levels in fast food, dairy, creatine supplements, and some Ayurvedic medicinal preparations. Chemical obesogens (industrial chemical pollutants) may play a role in the current obesity epidemic. Those eating plant-based diets have been found to be significantly less polluted with industrial toxins than omnivores.
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Watch videos about persistent organic pollutants
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Fish Oil in Troubled WatersMajor fish oil manufacturers and drug stores are being sued for failing to disclose the PCB pollutants in fish oil supplements.
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Food Sources of PCB Chemical PollutantsThe top three sources of industrial toxins in the diet are fish oil, fish, and eggs.
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Industrial Pollutants in VegansWhy vegans appear "significantly less polluted" than omnivores, but not as toxin-free as expected.
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Obesity-Causing Pollutants in FoodChemical obesogens in the food supply may be contributing to the obesity epidemic.
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Is Distilled Fish Oil Toxin-Free?Researchers test molecularly distilled fish oil supplements for industrial pollutants.
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Hair Testing for MercuryDue to the state of the world's oceans, human biomarkers for fish consumption now include dioxins, PCBs, and mercury.
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Dioxins in the Food SupplyWhich foods accumulate the highest levels of industrial toxins?
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The Problem with Organic SalmonMuch of our fish supply is so polluted that algae-derived sources of long chain omega-3 fatty acids may be safest option.
