Benzpyrene
Also known as: Benzopyrene; Benzypyrene; BP
Description
Benzpyrene is a toxic Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbon formed as a result of Food Processing involving Heat.
Toxic Effects of Benzpyrene
Cancer
Benzpyrene may cause various forms of Cancer:
Benzpyrene may cause Lung Cancer.
Metabolism
Benzpyrene may cause Liver damage.
Respiratory System
Benzpyrene may cause Emphysema (by causing the depletion of Vitamin A in the Lungs).
Benzpyrene may Interfere with these Substances
Vitamins
Benzpyrene may cause the depletion of Vitamin A from the Lungs and the Liver. [1]
These Food Processing Methods may Cause the Production of Benzpyrene
Cooking Methods
Barbequing may cause the production of Benzpyrene.
Frying may cause the production of Benzpyrene.
Smoking of Foods may cause the production of Benzpyrene.
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