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Food Safety

The importance of proper cooking and food processing to reduce lectin risks and ensure food safety.

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Jan 13, 2026
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What is the safe level of lead one can ingest

There is no scientifically established “safe” level of lead ingestion: major public-health bodies state that no blood lead concentration is known to be without harmful effects, and regulatory goals fo...

Jan 9, 2026

How are zoonotic parasites transmitted from animals to humans and how can transmission be prevented?

Zoonotic parasites—protozoa and helminths that move from animals to people—reach humans through a handful of well-established routes: ingestion of contaminated food or water, direct contact with infec...

Jan 8, 2026

Which foods have lectins that survive boiling or pressure cooking?

Pressure cooking and boiling reliably inactivate the lectins found in most legumes and many vegetables — for example, properly cooked beans show little to no residual lectin activity after pressure-co...

Jan 7, 2026

Is dr hungry legit

Dr Hunger appears to be a real, operating restaurant brand or name in multiple cities: TripAdvisor hosts distinct listings for “Dr. HUNGER” in Žilina and “Dr Hunger Cafe” in London with guest reviews ...

Jan 6, 2026

What are the risks of residues and milk/meat withdrawal times for each ivermectin formulation?

Ivermectin residues vary markedly with formulation, route, and species: injectable and long‑acting preparations produce the highest and most persistent tissue and milk residues requiring weeks to mont...

Jan 6, 2026

How do common food preparation methods affect lectin activity and are those methods sufficient to mitigate risk?

Common kitchen methods—soaking, boiling (wet high heat), pressure cooking, fermenting and dehulling—substantially reduce or eliminate biologically active lectins in many legumes and seeds when applied...