Lead found in turmeric, how many people die every year?

Balasahana Suresh

turmeric has been used in india for centuries. Many people associate it with health, like if someone is sick, then milk with turmeric is drunk, if someone is injured, then turmeric is applied on that place. It also enhances the taste of food. But if we tell you that turmeric is also causing the death of millions of people, then what will you say? Yes, shocking data has come out in a recent research. According to a study done by researchers from india and America, the amount of lead in turmeric samples taken from some parts of india was 200 times more than the prescribed standards. According to this research, not only in india but also in turmeric being sold in nepal and Pakistan, the amount of lead has been found to be many times more than the prescribed standards. It is worth noting that turmeric is a spice that is consumed almost every day in India. In such a situation, the amount of lead present in turmeric has become the enemy of the lives of many people.

So many people are dying every year due to lead

The amount of lead in food items proves beneficial for the profiteers, but the common man is losing his life unknowingly. Every year, such a high amount of lead in food items kills about 15 lakh people. If a person suffering from a disease or a disabled person eats it, then he also has to lose his life.

Is turmeric acting as a slow poison?

The presence of lead in turmeric acts as a slow poison. Many parts of the body are affected by this. For example, lead affects brain development, especially in children. It can reduce learning ability, behavior and ability to concentrate. Apart from this, lead also damages the kidneys and increases the risk of kidney diseases. It also increases the risk of heart diseases and high amount of lead also affects the nervous system and it can cause paralysis.

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