Brown Rice vs White Rice: Till now it is said that brown rice is healthier than white rice. But you will be surprised by the new study. New research has found that brown rice contains more arsenic which can cause cancer. This study has been done on the American public. Researchers said that the arsenic content and inorganic arsenic content in rice bran and brown rice is much higher than normal. The study says that brown rice contains more arsenic than the natural endosperm found in white rice.

Children are at greater risk.
TOI has quoted the study as saying that most Americans consume more brown rice because many earlier studies have shown that brown rice is beneficial but scientists are also surprised by the new study. Since children consume more rice products, children are at greater risk of arsenic. It is already known that if children are exposed to more arsenic, it directly affects the brain. The study found that brown rice contained 24 percent more arsenic than normal while the amount of inorganic arsenic was 40 percent more.

How dangerous is arsenic for health?

Arsenic is naturally found in the crust level of the earth. That is, the structure of the earth between 5 to 70 kilometers inside the earth is called the crust. In this, arsenic is mixed in the soil. In this way, it is present in water, soil, and even in the air. Although it is natural, but it is a toxin i.e. poison. If it remains in inorganic form, it is more dangerous. If a small amount of arsenic enters the body, the liver removes it, but if it becomes more than necessary, it can cause many types of diseases. Pregnant women and children are at greater risk of this. Excessive exposure to arsenic increases the risk of skin, lung, bladder, kidney cancer. Arsenic can cause heart disease. It can increase blood pressure. If children are exposed to excess arsenic, their brains are not able to develop. Their IQ level is affected. This causes difficulty in learning in children.

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