Abstract

FOOD TOXICITY AND HEALTH- AN REVIEW

Dr. Abhijit Arunrao Kawale* and Dr. Mamata Adhao

Abstract

In ancient time poisoning was one of important method to kill enemies. Poison used to administered through food, drinks, cosmetics etc. In rapidly increase human population one Major issue concern to produce sufficient and healthy food while sustaining envoirment and ecosystem. Uncontrolled contamination in food whether biological and non-biological. Daily changes in life style, bad food habits develops the Visha (Poison) in body from the food leads to serious disorders like Aamvisha, Dushivisha, Garvisha which appear negative health effect, social and economic disturbances. Increase use of pesticides dangerous for food production. Food contamination with biological and envoimental pollutant occur through several stages of production and processing. During food processing food lost its important ingredients. Some frequent pathogenic bacteria link to food toxicity. Global food toxicity is a major concern for public health. It is important to aware people how food toxicity develops there fore to take prevention before contamination.

Keywords: Food, Visha, Ayurveda, life style, Poisoning.