Bioaccumulation

4. Bioaccumulation of Toxins

Bioaccumulation

We’ve all heard that “the dose makes the poison”, but that doesn’t just refer to a one-time, short-term exposure. In this video, the topic of bioaccumulation is discussed.

Stable, fat-soluble compounds may build up in the environment and get passed up the food chain to humans. These compounds can then build up to toxic levels in our bodies.

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