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Here you will find 4 posts that cover toxic substances in one of the following categories: metals, pesticides, plants, and solvents. I hope you enjoy reading and learning about these toxic substances!
METAL: IRON
Iron is essential for living and in a vast amount of the foods we eat, but did you know that it can also be very toxic to you at high doses? This metal was interesting to me because it is essential, yet many people live with iron deficiencies. I learned so much while researching iron toxicity and I hope you can learn more too!
PESTICIDE: NEONICOTINOIDS
I found neonicotinoids a fascinating pesticide due to their contribution to the honey bee colony decline. However, I was shocked to learn about their toxic effects on humans!
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PLANT: NIGHTSHADE
Deadly nightshade quickly caught my attention when considering a plant toxin to research. I immediately thought of a jar sitting on a witch’s shelf in a movie. I now know that it is not only something that witches and sorcerers used in the medieval period but also an extremely toxic plant that is used in medicines.
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SOLVENT: JET FUEL
The last blog entry that you will find here is about jet fuel. This is an interesting topic because flying is a fast and popular way to travel. While most of us have or will fly in a plane during our lifetimes, we may not stop to consider the toxic effects of the fuel.