Polysaccharides as Protective Agents against Heavy Metal Toxicity
Polysaccharides are functional foods or drugs that can be used to alleviate heavy metal poisoning by cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic. Industries generate substantial quantities of toxic heavy metal wastes, such as wastewater discharges, paints, electronic waste, batteries, pigments, and plastics...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-03-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/6/853 |