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HIDDEN DANGER: Beware of arsenic contamination in rice
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Rice found with dangerously high arsenic levels
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High Levels of Arsenic and Cadmium
Found in Rice Sold ...
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High levels of arsenic and cadmium found in rice sold ...
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Rice found with dangerously high arsenic levels
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The Neurotoxins
find a way to our brain
by crossing the Blood Brain Barrier ...
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The Neurotoxins
find a way to our brain
by crossing the Blood Brain Barrier ...
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What is BDNF
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BDNF, or Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor,
is a protein that plays a vital role in the brain's health, development, and function.
It's part of a family of proteins called neurotrophins, which are crucial for the growth,
survival, and maintenance of neurons.
BDNF is particularly important for learning and memory,
as it helps regulate synaptic plasticity,
the ability of synapses to strengthen or weaken over time.
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BDNF, or Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor,
is a protein that plays a vital role in the brain's health, development, and function.
It's part of a family of proteins called neurotrophins, which are crucial for the growth,
survival, and maintenance of neurons.
BDNF is particularly important for learning and memory,
as it helps regulate synaptic plasticity,
the ability of synapses to strengthen or weaken over time.
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To increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels,
focus on incorporating lifestyle changes that support brain health and cognitive function.
This includes regular exercise,
a healthy diet rich in omega-3s and antioxidants,
sufficient sleep,
and engaging in mentally stimulating activities.
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How to increase BDNF levels for better memory
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https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/increase-bdnf-levels-for-better-memory/
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They find a way to our brain
by crossing the Blood Brain Barrier.
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focus on incorporating lifestyle changes that support brain health and cognitive function.
This includes regular exercise,
a healthy diet rich in omega-3s and antioxidants,
sufficient sleep,
and engaging in mentally stimulating activities.
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How to increase BDNF levels for better memory
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https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/increase-bdnf-levels-for-better-memory/
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They find a way to our brain
by crossing the Blood Brain Barrier.
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Arsenic
In the Rice
Article below
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Mercury
in the Fish
https://www.kindness2.com/avoid-some-fish.html
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Mercury Free Dentistry
https://www.kindness2.com/toxic-teeth.html
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Aluminum
Bear, Soda Cans
Aluminum Foil
Vaccination etc.
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Dark Side of Aluminum
Aluminum
Autism - Aluminum
Cookware
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https://mysuperherofoods.com/resource-guide/aluminum/
https://forums.apoe4.info/viewtopic.php?t=4068
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ETC.
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Neurotoxins in food can be naturally occurring or added during processing.
Examples include heavy metals like mercury,
cadmium, and lead, acrylamide in fried foods,
and food additives like artificial sweeteners,
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to NutritionFacts.org
Healthline.
Ethanol in alcohol and excess glutamate in some foods
can also be neurotoxic.
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Arsenic
In the Rice
Article below
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Mercury
in the Fish
https://www.kindness2.com/avoid-some-fish.html
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Mercury Free Dentistry
https://www.kindness2.com/toxic-teeth.html
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Aluminum
Bear, Soda Cans
Aluminum Foil
Vaccination etc.
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Dark Side of Aluminum
Aluminum
Autism - Aluminum
Cookware
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https://mysuperherofoods.com/resource-guide/aluminum/
https://forums.apoe4.info/viewtopic.php?t=4068
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ETC.
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Neurotoxins in food can be naturally occurring or added during processing.
Examples include heavy metals like mercury,
cadmium, and lead, acrylamide in fried foods,
and food additives like artificial sweeteners,
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to NutritionFacts.org
Healthline.
Ethanol in alcohol and excess glutamate in some foods
can also be neurotoxic.
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Brain Barrier
www.kindness2.com/blood-brain-barrier.html
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What is the
Blood Brain Barrier?
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The blood-brain barrier (BBB)
is a selective semi-permeable membrane between
the blood and the interstitium of the brain,
allowing cerebral blood vessels to regulate molecule
and ion movement between the blood and the brain.
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Virtually every man-made toxin and poison on this planet
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can cross through the
BRAIN BARRIER,
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the sacred wall that mysteriously sits in our head ...
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You go to the gas station,
you start pumping gas into your tank and breathing in fumes,
those fumes cross the Blood Brain Barrier.
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Or as you are driving an EV and are sitting on a very large battery
and breathing in vapors that outgas off of car batteries,
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even if the battery is located in a different area of the car,
small amounts of outgas occur over time and cross
the Blood Brain Barrier.
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Brain Barrier
www.kindness2.com/blood-brain-barrier.html
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What is the
Blood Brain Barrier?
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The blood-brain barrier (BBB)
is a selective semi-permeable membrane between
the blood and the interstitium of the brain,
allowing cerebral blood vessels to regulate molecule
and ion movement between the blood and the brain.
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Virtually every man-made toxin and poison on this planet
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can cross through the
BRAIN BARRIER,
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the sacred wall that mysteriously sits in our head ...
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You go to the gas station,
you start pumping gas into your tank and breathing in fumes,
those fumes cross the Blood Brain Barrier.
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Or as you are driving an EV and are sitting on a very large battery
and breathing in vapors that outgas off of car batteries,
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even if the battery is located in a different area of the car,
small amounts of outgas occur over time and cross
the Blood Brain Barrier.
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Neurotoxins are substances, either natural or synthetic, that disrupt the normal functioning of the nervous system. They can cause damage, changes, or death of nerve cells in both the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Neurotoxins can be found in various sources, including natural toxins from plants, animals, and bacteria, as well as synthetic chemicals like pesticides, solvents, and heavy metals.
Source: Wikipedia
Neurotoxins can be found in various sources, including natural toxins from plants, animals, and bacteria, as well as synthetic chemicals like pesticides, solvents, and heavy metals.
Source: Wikipedia
Leading scientists recently identified a dozen chemicals as being responsible for widespread behavioral and cognitive problems. But the scope of the chemical dangers in our environment is likely even greater. Why children and the poor are most susceptible to neurotoxic exposure that may be costing the U.S. billions of dollars and immeasurable peace of mind.
By James Hamblin
Save Forty-one million IQ points. That’s what Dr. David Bellinger determined Americans have collectively forfeited as a result of exposure to lead, mercury, and organophosphate pesticides. In a 2012 paper published by the National Institutes of Health,
Bellinger, a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, compared intelligence quotients among children whose mothers had been exposed to these neurotoxins while pregnant to those who had not. Bellinger calculates a total loss of 16.9 million IQ points due to exposure to organophosphates, the most common pesticides used in agriculture.
Last month, more research brought concerns about chemical exposure and brain health to a heightened pitch. Philippe Grandjean, Bellinger’s Harvard colleague, and Philip Landrigan, dean for global health at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in Manhattan, announced to some controversy in the pages of a prestigious medical journal that a “silent pandemic” of toxins has been damaging the brains of unborn children.
The experts named 12 chemicals—substances found in both the environment and everyday items like furniture and clothing—that they believed to be causing not just lower IQs but ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. Pesticides were among the toxins they identified.
“So you recommend that pregnant women eat organic produce?” I asked Grandjean, a Danish-born researcher who travels around the world studying delayed effects of chemical exposure on children.
“That’s what I advise people who ask me, yes.
It’s the best way of preventing exposure to pesticides.” Grandjean estimates that there are about 45 organophosphate pesticides on the market, and “most have the potential to damage a developing nervous system.”
Landrigan had issued that same warning, unprompted, when I spoke to him the week before.
“I advise pregnant women to try to eat organic because it reduces their exposure by 80 or 90 percent,” he told me. “These are the chemicals I really worry about in terms of American kids, the organophosphate pesticides like chlorpyrifos.”
For decades, chlorpyrifos, marketed by Dow Chemical beginning in 1965, was the most widely used insect killer in American homes. Then, in 1995, Dow was fined $732,000 by the EPA for concealing more than 200 reports of poisoning related to chlorpyrifos. It paid the fine and, in 2000, withdrew chlorpyrifos from household products.
Today, chlorpyrifos is classified as “very highly toxic” to birds and freshwater fish, and “moderately toxic” to mammals, but it is still used widely in agriculture on food and non-food crops, in greenhouses and plant nurseries, on wood product ...
www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/03/the-toxins-that-threaten-our-brains/284466/
https://www.feastingathome.com/furikake-recipe/
By James Hamblin
Save Forty-one million IQ points. That’s what Dr. David Bellinger determined Americans have collectively forfeited as a result of exposure to lead, mercury, and organophosphate pesticides. In a 2012 paper published by the National Institutes of Health,
Bellinger, a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, compared intelligence quotients among children whose mothers had been exposed to these neurotoxins while pregnant to those who had not. Bellinger calculates a total loss of 16.9 million IQ points due to exposure to organophosphates, the most common pesticides used in agriculture.
Last month, more research brought concerns about chemical exposure and brain health to a heightened pitch. Philippe Grandjean, Bellinger’s Harvard colleague, and Philip Landrigan, dean for global health at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in Manhattan, announced to some controversy in the pages of a prestigious medical journal that a “silent pandemic” of toxins has been damaging the brains of unborn children.
The experts named 12 chemicals—substances found in both the environment and everyday items like furniture and clothing—that they believed to be causing not just lower IQs but ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. Pesticides were among the toxins they identified.
“So you recommend that pregnant women eat organic produce?” I asked Grandjean, a Danish-born researcher who travels around the world studying delayed effects of chemical exposure on children.
“That’s what I advise people who ask me, yes.
It’s the best way of preventing exposure to pesticides.” Grandjean estimates that there are about 45 organophosphate pesticides on the market, and “most have the potential to damage a developing nervous system.”
Landrigan had issued that same warning, unprompted, when I spoke to him the week before.
“I advise pregnant women to try to eat organic because it reduces their exposure by 80 or 90 percent,” he told me. “These are the chemicals I really worry about in terms of American kids, the organophosphate pesticides like chlorpyrifos.”
For decades, chlorpyrifos, marketed by Dow Chemical beginning in 1965, was the most widely used insect killer in American homes. Then, in 1995, Dow was fined $732,000 by the EPA for concealing more than 200 reports of poisoning related to chlorpyrifos. It paid the fine and, in 2000, withdrew chlorpyrifos from household products.
Today, chlorpyrifos is classified as “very highly toxic” to birds and freshwater fish, and “moderately toxic” to mammals, but it is still used widely in agriculture on food and non-food crops, in greenhouses and plant nurseries, on wood product ...
www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/03/the-toxins-that-threaten-our-brains/284466/
https://www.feastingathome.com/furikake-recipe/
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The hidden toxins in rice:
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HEAVY METALS
arsenic and cadmium detected in global food staple ...
05/22/2025
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Arsenic in Brown Rice? Here's how you can keep enjoying ...
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The hidden toxins in rice:
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HEAVY METALS
arsenic and cadmium detected in global food staple ...
05/22/2025
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https://www.naturalnews.com › 2025-05-22-heavy-met...
Arsenic in Brown Rice? Here's how you can keep enjoying ...
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A study by Healthy Babies, Bright Futures (HBBF) found arsenic in all 145 tested rice samples (both U.S. and imported brands), with one in four exceeding the FDA's 100 ppb limit for infant rice cereal. Cadmium was also detected in nearly all samples.
A report by the nonprofit Healthy Babies, Bright Futures (HBBF) has revealed that rice, a dietary staple for billions of people worldwide, may contain dangerous levels of heavy metals.
The nonprofit tested 145 samples of rice, both domestic and imported brands, from U.S. retailers. The report, published on May 15, found that arsenic is present in every sample tested. HBBF's findings raise urgent questions about food safety, regulatory gaps and the long-term health risks tied to chronic exposure.
One in four of the rice samples tested also exceeded the acceptable level for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal – 100 parts per billion – which the Food and Drug Administration set in 2021. Moreover, cadmium was detected in all but one sample, with some products showing elevated levels.
Brown rice grown in the southeastern U.S. contained the highest average levels of heavy metals, while California-grown white rice had lower arsenic levels. Imported rice such as Thai jasmine and Indian basmati tested by HBBF had lower contamination.
Alarmingly, a saffron-seasoned rice sample showed lead levels 32 higher than the average – with HBBF commenting that the spice could have played a role in the increased contamination. In contrast, alternative grains like quinoa and barley had 69 percent less heavy metal contamination.
"Our findings confirm that arsenic and cadmium in rice remain a concern, especially for young children, who are most vulnerable to harm," said HBBF Research Director Jane Houlihan, who authored the study. She emphasized this in the report, writing that "no such limit exists for rice itself — the bags and boxes of rice served at family meals – despite it being widely consumed by infants and toddlers."
The shocking truth about arsenic in riceArsenic, the most prevalent toxin detected, is a known carcinogen linked to developmental delays, cardiovascular disease and cancers. While the FDA limits this heavy metal in infant rice cereal, no such standard exists for general rice consumption – despite children's heightened vulnerability.
"Fetuses, infants and children are particularly vulnerable to the potential harmful effects from arsenic exposure because of their smaller body sizes and rapid metabolism and growth," the regulator stated.
Historical context underscores the gravity of the findings. Arsenic, once used as a poison, persists in soil due to industrial pollution and natural deposits. Rice absorbs it more readily than other crops, especially when grown in flooded fields.
Industry responses have been mixed. Mars Inc., maker of Ben's Original Rice, asserted its products meet safety standards, while the USA Rice Federation disputed claims of a public health crisis but pledged collaboration with regulators. Critics argue current measures are insufficient, however.
Health experts recommend diversifying grains, rinsing rice thoroughly and cooking it with excess water to reduce arsenic levels. For infants, alternatives like oatmeal or multigrain cereals are advised. (Related: Arsenic in Brown Rice? Here's how you can keep enjoying this nutritious grain.)
Oregon State University environmental epidemiologist Molly Kile, who wasn't involved in the report, emphasized moderation. She noted that while rice can still ban still be part of a healthy diet, consumers must be sure to switch it up.
As science sheds light on this invisible threat, consumers face a dilemma: Balancing convenience and tradition against potential risks. With regulatory action lagging, informed choices and demand for stricter oversight may be the best defense against a toxin hiding in plain sight.
Visit HeavyMetals.news for more similar stories.
Watch this report by KSAT 12 about common spices testing positive for arsenic and other heavy metals.
Tags: arsenic, badfood, badhealth, badscience, cadmium, chemicals, clean food watch, Dangerous, food staple, food supply, Healthy Babies Brighter Futures, Heavy metals, poison, products, rice, stop eating poison, toxins
- Brown rice from the southeastern U.S. had the highest heavy metal levels, while California white rice and imported varieties (e.g., Thai jasmine, Indian basmati) showed lower contamination. Saffron-seasoned rice had alarmingly high lead levels.
- Arsenic, a known carcinogen, poses severe risks to infants and toddlers due to their developing bodies. Despite FDA limits for infant cereal, no standards exist for regular rice, a common food for young children.
- While some companies (e.g., Mars Inc.) claim compliance with safety standards, critics argue regulations are inadequate. The FDA has not set limits for arsenic in general rice products.
- Experts advise diversifying grains (e.g., quinoa, barley), rinsing rice and using excess water when cooking to reduce arsenic. For infants, oatmeal or multigrain cereals are safer alternatives.
A report by the nonprofit Healthy Babies, Bright Futures (HBBF) has revealed that rice, a dietary staple for billions of people worldwide, may contain dangerous levels of heavy metals.
The nonprofit tested 145 samples of rice, both domestic and imported brands, from U.S. retailers. The report, published on May 15, found that arsenic is present in every sample tested. HBBF's findings raise urgent questions about food safety, regulatory gaps and the long-term health risks tied to chronic exposure.
One in four of the rice samples tested also exceeded the acceptable level for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal – 100 parts per billion – which the Food and Drug Administration set in 2021. Moreover, cadmium was detected in all but one sample, with some products showing elevated levels.
Brown rice grown in the southeastern U.S. contained the highest average levels of heavy metals, while California-grown white rice had lower arsenic levels. Imported rice such as Thai jasmine and Indian basmati tested by HBBF had lower contamination.
Alarmingly, a saffron-seasoned rice sample showed lead levels 32 higher than the average – with HBBF commenting that the spice could have played a role in the increased contamination. In contrast, alternative grains like quinoa and barley had 69 percent less heavy metal contamination.
"Our findings confirm that arsenic and cadmium in rice remain a concern, especially for young children, who are most vulnerable to harm," said HBBF Research Director Jane Houlihan, who authored the study. She emphasized this in the report, writing that "no such limit exists for rice itself — the bags and boxes of rice served at family meals – despite it being widely consumed by infants and toddlers."
The shocking truth about arsenic in riceArsenic, the most prevalent toxin detected, is a known carcinogen linked to developmental delays, cardiovascular disease and cancers. While the FDA limits this heavy metal in infant rice cereal, no such standard exists for general rice consumption – despite children's heightened vulnerability.
"Fetuses, infants and children are particularly vulnerable to the potential harmful effects from arsenic exposure because of their smaller body sizes and rapid metabolism and growth," the regulator stated.
Historical context underscores the gravity of the findings. Arsenic, once used as a poison, persists in soil due to industrial pollution and natural deposits. Rice absorbs it more readily than other crops, especially when grown in flooded fields.
Industry responses have been mixed. Mars Inc., maker of Ben's Original Rice, asserted its products meet safety standards, while the USA Rice Federation disputed claims of a public health crisis but pledged collaboration with regulators. Critics argue current measures are insufficient, however.
Health experts recommend diversifying grains, rinsing rice thoroughly and cooking it with excess water to reduce arsenic levels. For infants, alternatives like oatmeal or multigrain cereals are advised. (Related: Arsenic in Brown Rice? Here's how you can keep enjoying this nutritious grain.)
Oregon State University environmental epidemiologist Molly Kile, who wasn't involved in the report, emphasized moderation. She noted that while rice can still ban still be part of a healthy diet, consumers must be sure to switch it up.
As science sheds light on this invisible threat, consumers face a dilemma: Balancing convenience and tradition against potential risks. With regulatory action lagging, informed choices and demand for stricter oversight may be the best defense against a toxin hiding in plain sight.
Visit HeavyMetals.news for more similar stories.
Watch this report by KSAT 12 about common spices testing positive for arsenic and other heavy metals.
Tags: arsenic, badfood, badhealth, badscience, cadmium, chemicals, clean food watch, Dangerous, food staple, food supply, Healthy Babies Brighter Futures, Heavy metals, poison, products, rice, stop eating poison, toxins
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Arsenic in Brown Rice? Here's how you can keep enjoying ...
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