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Latest revision as of 02:04, 28 September 2013
How Dangerous Aflatoxin for Our Bodies?
Aflatoxins are carcinogenic and mutagenic, heat stable (237-289oC), and can accumulate through the food chain. The presence of aflatoxins especially aflatoxin B1 on food such as peanuts, milk, and corn can increase a person's risk of liver cancer. According to data from the International Agency for Research of Cancer, 1 in 4 people who have liver cancer caused by aflatoxin exposure [1]. From that fact we know that aflatoxin exposure can become serious problems to our health.
Reference
[1] International Agency for Research of Cancer (IARC).