Re:I'm Wirecutter's water-quality expert. I don't filter my ...
by jandrewrogers on Saturday June 07, 2025 @06:34PM
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Background levels are much higher than current standards with no observable effects in many parts of the world. This is well-studied. There is a threshold but it is higher than people assume.
Plant-based arsenic often has poor bioavailability. Quite a few plants people eat are natural accumulators but it just passes through. Pesticides and geology are the primary bioavailable sources.
Enjoy your 10000% recommended daily intake of Arsenic.