Nutrition & Supplement :: Do Marine Supplements Such As
Celergen and Kelp Cause Arsenic Poisoning?
When we hear the word 'arsenic', the first thought that usually comes to mind is along the lines of
dangerous and poisonous substance. On the contrary, there...
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Nutrition & Supplement :: Do Marine Supplements Such As
Celergen and Kelp Cause Arsenic Poisoning?
When we hear the word 'arsenic', the first thought that usually comes to mind is along the lines of
dangerous and poisonous substance. On the contrary, there are in fact two types of arsenic: Organic
and inorganic. Organic arsenic is actually very commonly found in seafood and other marine-based
products, and is non-toxic in nature.
Ari S. Lewis of Gradient Corporation explains in a publication of hers that the urinary level of arsenic
can go as high as 1,000 ?g/L after the consumption of seafood or marine products. With the level
considered normal at 50 ?g/L, this is stated as: 50 ?g/L in the absence of seafood consumption. She
further explains that any test for arsenic levels should be carried out at least 4 days after the last
time the patient has ingested any seafood product.
According to Lewis' report, the organic arsenic commonly found in marine products is non-toxic.
Thus, the cons
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