EMBARGOED UNTIL: 00:01Hrs Tuesday 15th July 2014 – set by the academic journal British Journal of Nutrition Source Information: “Higher antioxidant concentrations and less cadmium and pesticide residues in organically-grown crops: a systematic literature review and meta-analyses.” Baranski, M. et al. British Journal of Nutrition, July 15th 2015. New study finds significant differences between organic […]
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Study: “Higher antioxidant concentrations and less cadmium and pesticide residues in organically grown crops: a systematic literature review and meta-analyses” published in British Journal of Nutrition (BJN) on July 11, 2014 Authors: Marcin Barański, Dominika Średnicka-Tober, Nikolaos Volakakis, Chris Seal, Roy Sanderson, Gavin B. Stewart, Charles Benbrook, Bruno Biavati, Emilia […]
Frequently Asked Questions About the Study: Organic Production Enhances Milk Nutritional Quality by Shifting Fatty Acid Composition: A United States–Wide, 18-Month Study, Published in PLOS ONE, December 9, 2013. Authors: Charles M. Benbrook, Gillian Butler, Maged A. Latif, Carlo Leifert, Donald R. Davis Introduction Major Findings Implications for Consumers Impacts on Milk Production About the Study See also: […]
Click here to view additional related posts Introduction Organic Farming Elevates Antioxidant Concentrations Maximizing Antioxidant Intake Other Resources Introduction In the then-newly issued, 2005 Dietary Guidelines for the Nation, the U.S. government essentially doubled the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables from the familiar “Five-A-Day” to nine to thirteen servings, depending on a […]
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This graphic illustrates the six key factors that drive pesticide dietary exposure. Historically, excessive dietary exposure and risk has been the predominant reason why the EPA has taken action to reduce the use of an already-registered pesticide. Likewise, the data required and depth of analysis conducted by EPA is far greater in the case of […]
