Antibiotics in potatoes: myth or reality?

21.03.2023
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Recently, the topic of the presence of antibiotics in potatoes has been actively discussed on the Internet. Some sources claim that potatoes contain a large amount of antibiotics that enter the human body and can harm HEALTH. Others argue that this is just a myth and there are no antibiotics in potatoes. Let's see what is actually happening.
 
First, it is worth noting that antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections and have nothing to do with plant products. Antibiotics are made from microorganisms and are only used to treat humans and animals.
 
However, some farmers use antibiotics to prevent disease in the animals they keep on their farms. This can lead to traces of antibiotics in some livestock products such as MEAT, MILK and eggs. However, this process is controlled by the relevant services and products containing antibiotics do not end up on store shelves.
 
Regarding potatoes, antibiotics in it cannot appear naturally. However, the process of growing potatoes can use pesticides and herbicides, chemicals that are used to protect plants from pests and weeds. In some cases, pesticides and herbicides may contain traces of antibiotics. However, such traces are minimal and do not pose a risk to human health.
 
Thus, we can conclude that the presence of antibiotics in potatoes is more a myth than a reality. It should be remembered that potatoes are a healthy and nutritious product that is essential for our health. However, in order to be sure of the quality of the product, you should choose potatoes from trusted sellers and follow the correct storage and preparation of the product.
 
It is important to remember that proper nutrition is the key to health. Therefore, you should eat a varied and high-quality food, as well as monitor your health and seek help from specialists if necessary.

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