Title: Arsenic in Rice: Should You Be Concerned?
Headings: Arsenic in Rice: Should You Be Concerned?
Nutrition
Arsenic in Rice: Should You Be Concerned?
What Is Arsenic?
Dietary Sources of Arsenic
Why Is Arsenic Found in Rice?
Health Effects of Arsenic
Is Arsenic in Rice a Concern?
How to Reduce Arsenic in Rice
Take Home Message

Content: However, long-term ingestion of inorganic arsenic may cause various health problems and increase the risk of chronic diseases. These include: Various types of cancer ( 28
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). Narrowing or blockage of blood vessels (vascular disease). High blood pressure (hypertension) ( 32
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). Heart disease ( 33
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). Type 2 diabetes ( 35
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). In addition, arsenic is toxic to nerve cells and may affect brain function ( 36
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). In children and teenagers, arsenic exposure has been associated with: Impaired concentration, learning and memory ( 38
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).