Is Brown Rice Healthier? Study Finds It Contains 40% More Carcinogenic Arsenic

Is Brown Rice Healthier? Study Finds It Contains 40% More Carcinogenic Arsenic

Considering brown rice for its extra nutrients? You might want to reconsider due to hidden risks.

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Is Brown Rice Healthier? Study Finds It Contains 40% More Carcinogenic Arsenic - Health Journal Online

Thinking of switching to brown rice for its added nutrients? You may want to think again. While the bran layer does pack in more vitamins and minerals, researchers now warn that brown rice contains up to 40% more carcinogenic arsenic than white rice. In a recent study published in the journal Risk Analysis, researchers from Michigan State University conducted a comparative analysis of brown and white rice, factoring in cost, popularity, health b…