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    5 Surprising Things You Should Know About Arsenic

    While many people consider arsenic as some type of poison, it is simply a metallic element mentioned in the periodic table and is much more common than people may think it is. In fact, this element is crucial for various biological activities that include organisms and humans, although it is not yet stated that it is essential nutrient for the body. Arsenic is present in water, rocks and soil, and when in small quantity it results in no danger.

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      Inorganic Arsenic Dangers
      While inorganic arsenic is not considered a major issue and there are no specified limits for inorganic or organic arsenic to be used in foods, there is a daily limit of 10 ppb set by EPA on drinking water. On the contrary, if significant inorganic arsenic is intake, it could result in serious health problems. Inorganic arsenic is also called a called carcinogen (cancer causing agent). Problems with... more 
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      Inorganic Arsenic Dangers
      While inorganic arsenic is not considered a major issue and there are no specified limits for inorganic or organic arsenic to be used in foods, there is a daily limit of 10 ppb set by EPA on drinking water. On the contrary, if significant inorganic arsenic is intake, it could result in serious health problems. Inorganic arsenic is also called a called carcinogen (cancer causing agent). Problems with skin, lungs, liver, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract are also associated with inorganic arsenic.
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