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Fungi will thrive at certain temperatures and humidity levels. There should be a thermometer and hygrometer in every grow room. Consumers concerned about getting a fungal infection from their w**d should look for products that pass microbial testing.

Bioaccumulation is a phenomenon wherein organisms will take up very minimal trace amounts of a toxic substance and sequester it inside, allowing it to build up over time. Many of us are familiar with the idea that some seafood contains high levels of mercury, but few know that Bioaccumulation is the mechanism behind that.

Cannabis is a remarkable plant because it can leave the soil cleaner than when it was first planted. It does this by bioaccumulating heavy metals present where it is grown and incorporating them into its stem and leaves. Unfortunately for humans, this means that cannabis should be grown in high-quality, pure soil so that the plant does not accumulate too many heavy metals. The State of California requires that we screen for Lead, Mercury, Arsenic, and Cadmium. This is why it is crucial that you purchase your products through the regulated market.

Did you know Mercury is a type of toxic metal that comes in different forms within the environment? Plants can absorb mercury that is deposited on leaf surfaces. Soil contaminated by mercury, or the redistribution of contaminated water has the potential to enter the food chain through plant and livestock. Mercury persists in the environment for long periods by cycling back and forth between the air and soil. Be sure to buy through the regulated market as these are tested for mercury.

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That was an advert from a drug store in New York probably when people still used horses and carriages to get around. To be CLEAR, Arsenic is deadly! Like, it's used as a poison to kill. Products in the regulated market are tested for Arsenic. Just FYI - Arsenic poisoning, or arsenicosis, occurs after the ingestion or inhalation of high levels of arsenic. Arsenic is extremely poisonous to humans. What makes arsenic especially dangerous is that it doesn’t have a taste or odor, so you can be exposed to it without knowing it.

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