There are many myths about the chemicals which you breathe in air and the food you consume. One of the myths is that you can lead a chemical-free life, this is simply false. Despite the many products that claim to be chemical-free, using the term "chemical-free" is inappropriate. Another myth that is disproven is that man-made chemicals are dangerous. Whether a chemical is man-made or natural tells you nothing about how dangerous it is. As you can see from this image, there are naturally occurring chemicals that can be toxic and there are man-made chemicals that have no toxic effect within the same concentration levels. The dose of these chemicals is what makes the poison. For example, apple seeds contain amygdalin which can be toxic to humans in large amounts. It important to understand that whether you eat only organic foods or solely processed foods, your surroundings and diet consist of nothing but chemicals.
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