Tag: Occupational exposure

According to the World Health Organization, the recommended daily intake of zinc is 6.7 to 15 mg, and exceeding this can lead to toxicity. Zinc toxicity, or zinc poisoning, is a serious condition that can result from various forms of excessive zinc exposure.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), roughly 25% of the world's crops are affected by mycotoxins, most notably aflatoxin. The primary routes of exposure to aflatoxin B1 are through consuming contaminated foods or inhaling spores in occupational settings. This dangerous toxin is produced by specific fungi that thrive in warm, humid conditions, affecting staple crops before and after harvest.

Molybdenum toxicity is extremely rare in humans, especially when intake is from dietary sources alone. Instead, it is typically a result of chronic high-level occupational or environmental exposure, such as in mining or metalworking industries where exposure to molybdenum compounds occurs.

While manganese is an essential trace mineral, excessive accumulation can be toxic, especially with impaired liver function or environmental exposure. This guide explains how to get rid of excess manganese in the body through dietary strategies, environmental changes, and medical intervention.