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title: Heavy Metals Mitigation White Paper
description: Learn about challenges, risks, and potential strategies to mitigate heavy metal exposure in the U.S. food supply.
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## Challenges, Risks and Potential Solutions to Mitigate Heavy Metal Exposure

This white paper explores:

- The presence and potential health effects of heavy metals in the U.S. food supply
- Mitigation strategies to reduce heavy metal levels in foods, including agricultural, processing, and nutritional methods
- Gaps in current research and the need for improved biomarkers as well as a better understanding of cumulative exposure
- The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and effective risk communication
- Recommendations for future actions, including continued research, technological advancements, and global standards

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